Looking to the Lord in All Times

Scripture – Psalm 30:1-3: ¹I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. ²O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. ³O LORD, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit.

Reflection: – First of all, “I will exalt you, O Lord.” I’ve learned that has got to come first. No mater what goes on or how I feel, I will honor God and give Him my praise.

A couple other things strike me here. Sometimes God lifts me “out of the depths.” I will sometimes find myself spiraling down – moving deeper into despair and apathy. In those times the Lord has lifted me when I could not lift myself.

Other times God spares me “from going down into the pit.” Some days I’ll catch myself beginning that downward spiral. I’ll turn it over to the Lord and He stops the process and keeps me from sinking.

Lord, thank for your active presence in my life. Sometimes you don’t act as quickly or clearly as I want. I’m sorry for being impatient with you. Walk with me today. Accept my praise and my thanks.

Reading for Sunday, April 27:

Scripture – Psalm 34:1-3: ¹I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. ²My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. ³Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.