JULY 8 PRAYERFUL THOUGHTS
Psalm 42:6 “Through everyday the Lord pours his unfailing love on me and through each night I sing his songs praying to God who gives me life.”
The first part of this verse is a reality in my life. I know God’s faithfulness in pouring out His love on me. However, I do stumble over the second part. Often my thoughts are full of criticism, unfounded judgments, envy, grudges, or just plain negative thoughts. God has given me abundant life in Jesus. I settle for a mediocre walk with Him. My thought life can build barriers between me and God and others. I shove aside a bad thought as not counting…just a fleeting idea. What would happen to my heart if a negative thought became a praise for another person, circumstance, or responsibility? The very idea of singing is positive. It lifts my heart when the words are given to God in recognition of the life He has given me. Accepting God’s unfailing love needs to build a response of praise and adoration. It is not hard but requires discipline and perseverance. Remember the old line of the song…eliminate the negative accentuate the positive? Let all of this verse become alive in your life. Joy will flood your soul.
I praise you, God, for your faithfulness. Teach me to respond with songs of prayer to you. In Jesus’