I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.but thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us. In God, we boast all the day long and praise thy name forever. Selah.
Psalm 44 verses 6 to 8
Elohim Shomri means God is our protector. When we know this, we live in faith and trust that He has us safe and secure. Nothing can harm us.
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?
It hurts at the beginning when I fail. I get upset. I get angry with myself and with others connected to the problem. Suspicion runs high. I feel the need to talk it out to maybe even justify my actions.
Then I take a step back and realise this can work for me if I see it in a new light.
It is a setback, but it can in the future be a setup for my good if I learn from it.
It does not define me. I am not a failure, but I am human, and things happen.
I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalm 43 verse 5
What is on the inside, the essence of the heart, and the thoughts of the mind shows on the outside.
Guide your thoughts. Be of a pure mind. Anger and despair become tangible things when you constantly think about a dark thought and feed on it daily.
That same dark thought becomes reality in which there is no escape, where there is no freedom and where happiness becomes a thing of the past.
Be emerged with His word so that light and hope can grow from within and shine out from your heart. Your face will be radiant with an inner peace and beauty only God can give.
Deep within the recesses of my heart, the Lord is the object of my musings.
My soul is drawn to run after Him because His love is better than wine.
I will rejoice and be glad as I remember His love.
His words are more sweet. Yes, He is altogether lovely.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God
Psalm 42 verse 1 and Song of Solomon 1.
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
Life throws curve balls. I do not understand why things happen, and I don’t know my future, but my times are in the hands of the Lord.
I need to trust Him. Everything will work out for my good and His glory.
What are three objects you couldn’t live without?
I feel lost without my cell. It is my go-to for quick information. I can use it easily on the go, and I like to stay connected.
My watch is a Fitbit. I keep track of my health as best as I can. My favorite feature is the sleep monitor. It is good but depressing to see how little sleep I get daily. The step counter keeps an eye on my activity level.
My Bible is my connection to my Lord. It is by far the most important thing I like to pack, especially when I travel. But I like my cell because I can download the Bible in my fav version and read it on the go.
Technology is so cool.
What experiences in life helped you grow the most?
I know it sounds harsh, but for my experience and over time, I come to realise their passing, although sad, helped to bring me into a closer relationship with God.
They lived great lives and died of natural causes. If they died tragically, I don’t think I could write this.
I remember Mom, after a hard day at work, fall on her knees at her bedside, giving the Lord thanks for seeing her through the day. Forever , she was grateful to the Lord.
Dad would be up all night sitting in his rocking chair with his glasses perched on his nose, pouring over the scriptures, learning more about the Lord. Always enjoying the Lord and His word.
I saw this throughout my life and never really paid much attention, but now as I grow older I think back. They were my go-to sources for advice, but now they are gone I rely on the Lord. I am forging a relationship with my Lord like they did.
If they were still here, I would be leaning on them not on the Lord.
I love them and miss them like no one’s business, but I am forever grateful for the lessons they taught me and their fine examples of life.
Betrayal is an unsavory dish. Something that turns the heart to stone.
We never see it coming, too caught up in the sweet words of a friend.
We break bread together, we drink, we make merry, and yet that person disguised like a friend continues to plot our demise.
Yes, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
Psalm 41 verse 9.
As true followers of Jesus Christ, we must never have two faces. The Lord was betrayed by a friend, and that so called friend’s end was eternal doom.
We must always have the mind of Christ and show love and compassion.
Do you believe in fate/destiny?
I believe everyone has a purpose to fulfill. We do not have control of our destiny. We can manipulate some events or circumstances thinking we are in control, but the end results will remain the same.
The old story about a guy who tried to run away from death. He went to the ends of the earth but in the end, death still met him there.
My God is in control of my life. I try to do things that are right. I try to please Him and live right before Him. Some things may not work out the way I plan. My plan is not right. Then the Lord steps in, and I receive my desire but not in the way I designed.
His ways are not my ways.
I am learning that all things work out for good to those who love the Lord.
My Mom always said, “Whatever is for you, you will have.”
Compassion is at the forefront of being a true believer and follower of Jesus Christ.
When Jesus walked this earth,
He was moved with compassion for so many who came to Him for help that He helped them. He helped them and asked for nothing for Himself.
To be like Christ, we have to behave like Him, then we will be His deciples in thought, word, and deed.
Blessed is he that considers the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
Psalm 41 verse 1.
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