Verse of the Day 9/10
Psalm 55:17-18 Evening and morning and at noon
I utter my complaint and moan,
and he hears my voice.
18 He redeems my soul in safety
from the battle that I wage,
for many are arrayed against me. English Standard Version (ESV)
We've all heard of "Murphy's Law", that when everything that can go wrong will go wrong. Have you ever had one of those days? Perhaps it's been more than a day, but you get the picture. What do we do in those instances? We moan and complain or worse but what does it accomplish if it is simply getting mad.
The important factor and reminder in today's verses are where are those complaints to be directed. God hears our moans and complaints but how much better would we be off if we turned those things over to the Lord instead of letting them fester.
Author John Eldredge reminds us as he writes, "Now is the time to pray, for now is all we really have". He then instructs us in how we are to moan and even complain:
"Jesus, come into this — we invite You into this" is a great place to start. Whatever the need — guidance, direction, encouragement, healing, protection; the cancelled flight, the report from the doctor, the tension in relationship — this is the place to start. Invite Jesus right into the heart of it all, right there, in the moment. "Jesus, come into this — we invite You into this."
I had one of those days on Sunday. Regrettably, I had not read this that day and therefore didn't follow that advice. Next time, and there will be a next time; when we have one of those days, invite Jesus into it.
Blessings,
Mike
Psalm 55:16-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
16
As for me, I shall call upon God,
And the Lord will save me.
17
Evening and morning and at noon I will complain and murmur,
And He will hear my voice.
18
He has redeemed my life in peace from the battle that was against me,
For there were many against me.
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