Thought For Wednesday, March 28th

March 28, 2012

A Proper Perspective

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?  The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.  It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them. They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.  Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.  Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:1-29

Quote of the Day

“Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether you like it or not.” – Charles Kingsley

Today’s Thoughts and Insights

What possibilities might you face today?

What kind of potential could this day yield for you?

How can you be a blessing and serve as a solution not a problem for the glory of God today?

The potential possibilities are endless: yet sadly most of us will not even realize half of what is possible, by God’s power, in us today.

So often our attitudes, our opinions, our doubts and our insecurities restrict our effectiveness and minimize our efforts in serving the Lord each day.

We need to optimize our output, so to speak by allowing ourselves to be instruments in the hands of the Master to be tuned, adjusted, repaired and played, if you will: so that the output of our day will be a sweet sounding beautiful song in the ears of our Lord.

The potential for this day is beyond our ability to comprehend: but what is needed from us is a proper perspective.  And that simply is this – this is God’s day, made by Him and it needs to be for Him and all about Him and then it will be nothing short of amazing, miraculous and wonderful.

Today’s Prayer

Father you’re remarkable and amazing and your faith in my potential so far our stretches my faith in you.  Forgive my lack of faith: help my unbelief and allow me to realize the potential and possibilities that you see for me today.

“Each day comes bearing its own gifts.  Untie the ribbons.”

– Ruth Ann Schabacker

“Let the poor man say
I am rich in Him
Let the lost man say
I am found in Him
Let the blind man say
I can see again
Let the dead man say
I am born again 
Holy Spirit come
Move in power“

- from ‘Let The River Flow’ by Darrell Evans