I Will Remember

 I Will Remember

“My soul, bless the LORD, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. My soul, bless the LORD, and do not forget all his benefits. He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion.” Psalm 103: 1-4

God focuses on the inner parts of us who we become, our thoughts, and our character. Who I was before my relationship with God is always what I need to remember when I look around at this world. Satan will fight this mindset every single day because he wants me looking at everyone else with judgmental eyes and judgmental hearts. But praise Jesus I was delivered from the pit and stay delivered because I know my Redeemer and He crowns me with faithful love and compassion every single day. 

Nothing is wasted. God uses it all. We are living proof of His Mercy. The enemy knows that. He works overtime so we will forget. Sometimes it can feel dark. Sometimes those feelings can’t be dismissed. But the transformation that happens as Jesus draws us closer is that we become more like him in the way that we see things. We become the Mercy of God on display. Look around where He can display that.

We become that Mercy when we move into that place loving people with God’s love. He reveals His love in and through us. We become His Light so the world can see Jesus. But so many times I want to move into that place of allowing the Lord to love them. I think my way is better when the only way they will see Jesus is me moving out of the way so the Holy Spirit in me can move into to show compassion and mercy. Lord forgive my judgmental heart. Show me your compassionate ways.

“When you soak in God’s Word, the rays of His light invade your body and soul, burning away those things that are not like Him.” Pricilla Shirer

God’s word transforms our understanding. But I must allow that transformation from my thoughts to His. 

Where have I not allowed that to happen? Tell Him.

Father,

Your word brings truth. Your name Jesus brings Light to this world. You bring redemption and healing. You bring mercy and grace. When we wake each day help us to live in a way when we walk out the door you are on display. Jesus everywhere we go. Showing up into the darkness knowing that you lead the way. We are the hope of the gospel. So lead the way Jesus. 

Amen