Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4 (NIV) Todays Devotional What does it mean to take delight in the Lord? I have struggled with this question over the years, wondering if I have experienced delight in my relationship with the Lord. First, I thought about my children and my feelings of joy and pleasure as I watch them grow and mature. I thought of how I rejoice in a sunset or sunrise, how I thrill to be able to pet or ride a horse, and how I take pleasure in a hike through the woods after a fresh rain. I ponder the feelings of exultation that overtake me when I reunite with a friend. I take delight in all these circumstances. Next, I consider how my heart reacts in worship services at church. My response is often joy, excitement, and pleasure. I am reminded of who God is when I sing in the fellowship of other believers. In my considerations, I realized that I experience pleasure in the Lord not only during worship, but also when I delight in my children, in God’s creation, and in my friends. Finally I rejoice in God, who is Lord of all. All of life is an occasion to delight in the Lord. My thoughts: Taking delight in the Lord and all things that go into praising God is something we should do more often. It is necessary for us to sit back and marvel at the greatness of God because he is the creator of everything we see on this earth. So today Im taking delight in the grace and mercy of God which is unconditional toward his children. Thank you God and I am delighted to be part of your kingdom.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:26:05 +0000
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