Are you all feeling a little more joyful this week as a result of this study. I know I am. It's good to be reminded of what a tremendous blessing it is to be a part of God's family - that we can be joyful no matter what our physical circumstances are. It puts everything back into perspective.
Week Four, Day Three
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Done for today.
Hahaha! Julie is back with us now that tax season is done. What an early bird you are!
wow- here I thought I'd be the first one! Julie is definitely back to her routine!
The psalmist had a trusting relationship with God because God had always taken care of him.
The psalmist was fearful of being put to shame, especially in front of his enemies...that they would have power over him.
I did notice some bitterness toward evil men and how they were always just waiting for him...
The psalmist was seeking restoration from the severe troubles the Lord had sent him.
The psalmists response to the restoration will be singing and playing an instrument...praising God
Paul said he most desired to know Jesus and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering (answers second part of the question too)
A couple of ways I have had opportunity to comfort others as I have been comforted have been when I had a miscarriage (I learned lots of women go through that) and our trials with Hunter.....now, having opportunity and being good at comforting are two different things; I feel I'm not very good at this skill but I will keep trying and hopefully improving!
I Peter says we must suffer "a while" and he says that after, God will perfect, establish, strengthen and settle us
The two main times I feel God has chosen a trial for me is money trials (some of which we brought on ourselves, but many not). We have had this trial several times throughout our marriage. Sometimes I will admit it feels like a punishment of some sort or a lesson that I'm just not learning so that He must keep teaching it to me over and over. And although I don't know the mind of God in this, I know that He does want me to grow and learn throughout all my trials, and I have gained strength and patience (to a degree!), and I definitely don't worry about these things like I did when I was younger! And I've learned to be REALLY grateful for the "easier" times that occasionally pop up.
...the other trial we are currently enduring that God sent is the problems with Hunter...I'm still waiting patiently for restoration from that particular trial, and I know that God loves us and is watching out for us...He comforts me on a daily basis.
Psalm 85 talks about God's anger toward sin, and the response of the restored sinner is rejoicing
God hates to be separated from His children because He loves us with an everlasting love
Jeremiah 31 - 10 promises regarding the joy of restoration
God will:
-rebuild you
-give you joy to dance
-let you plant your crops and eat from them
-gather you from the ends of the earth
-lead you in a straight way, not let you stumble
-redeem you
-turn your mourning to joy
-comfort you
-satiate the soul of the priests
-reward their work
-have mercy
whew...
Done for today.
Good job, Ann. Today seemed a little longer to me for some reason.
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