After reading today’s psalm, use the guiding content below to help you reflect, respond, and engage with one another.
This song singularly focuses on a humble heart as the best posture for ascending. Not arrogantly striving to know the way better than God, the song reminds the singer to rest in their trust in Him. In place of pride, God gives the quiet peace of a connected soul.
- How does this psalm describe a humble heart?
- Where do you feel pride pulling you away from God’s presence?
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This psalm depicts the psalmist as someone who has learned over time and, perhaps painful experiences, to calmly wait on God. He’s humble in that he’s not making demands/claims against the Lord. Instead, it seems that he’s made his case and resolves to calmly trust that the needs he’s placed before God will be met by the Lord according to His gracious timing. The psalmist recognizesthat God owes him nothing so he, the psalmist, will wait with patience and hope.
But when I think of having a calm and quiet soul, that does not really jive with pride…. A weaned child is not eating more solids- moving onto the next thing- hope in only the lord!
I think that pride can make a person very center focused. And that is were I see myself at times
Let His glory be shown and not what I try to get glory in.
The humble are secure in him. I once was proud of alll my Bible reading and volunteering in the church like I was doing so much good, like my works showed my faith, but when things turned bad and I couldn’t do that stuff I found how weak my faith really was
Wow I am so full of gratitude and humility reading the comments from Cee Gee and Heidi. Even after all these years of my walk with Christ sometimes I find myself struggling in seasons of doubt and frustration wanting to do things my own way and relying off my own wisdom and understanding. God is definitely weening my mind off the distractions of the world that I’ve been feeding off of as well as the thoughts and confusion in my own mind that I’ve been meditating on rather than praying about. The pain I experience will bring the Lord glory as my ego and pride is laid down at his feet. Maturing in the presence of the Lord has brought out so much peace in this purification. I pray my bruised ego will subside and allow my heart to fill with joy and wisdom
I had a lot of pride in my career and in my job, but COVID really humbled me. I need to remember that God is the one in control and He knows what’s best for me, instead of me trying to push and get what I want instead of asking God what He wants.
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Wiersbe says this:
131:2b
God’s goal for us is emotional and spiritual maturity (1 Cor. 13:11; 14:20; Eph. 4:13–15), and God sometimes has to wean us away from good things in order to give us better things. Abraham had to leave his family and city, send Ishmael away, separate from Lot, and put Isaac on the altar. To accept God’s will in the losses and gains of life is to experience that inner calm that is so necessary if we are to be mature people.
131:3
In the Christian vocabulary, hope is not “hope so.” It is joyful anticipation of what the Lord will do in the future, based on His changeless promises. Like the child being weaned, we may fret at our present circumstances, but we know that our fretting is wrong. Our present circumstances are the womb out of which new blessings and opportunities will be born (Rom. 8:28).
I think, for me, the hardest lesson in spiritual maturity was trust -probably a side effect of my growing up years in a home that lacked emotional and physical security. Whatever the cause, praise God even though I am not all the way there -yet-, I have finally matured in that area!
The “joyful anticipation” definition is one I learned so long ago and haven’t really reflected on properly… but it’s such an excellent picture of what hope LOOKS like in ourselves and others – not grumpy-longing, but JOYFUL living because we KNOW the fulfillment of promise IS on its way :) :)
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CEE GEE, “I think, for me, the hardest lesson in spiritual maturity was trust – probably a side effect of my growing up years in a home that lacked emotional and physical security.” I felt this at my core. Is this part of why it is so hard for me to trust God and others? I never put those pieces together for myself. Reading this Psalm struck a chord within me, too. I completely understood the image of the weaned child — I’ve been a mother of breastfed children three times now — but I felt a little guilty for not being in that place emotionally and spiritually despite how many years I have been in my relationship with God. I understand now. Knowing why may help me to heal and grow. Thank you for your vulnerability, CEE GEE.
Oh, Colleen, that touches my heart and soul! Thank you for sharing your heart! I will keep you in my prayers! ❤
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When I kept reading the lines about an infant weaned from her mother I got to really imagining and thinking what that implies. When an infant lies in your arms without the need/expectation of food, it’s very different. She is resting in you for comfort with the recognition that you are her safe-place. It isn’t out of physical need but, instead, desire and companionship. Trust is key to that baby wanting to the closeness of her mother’s arms. So when I take that analogy and apply it to myself, I have to ask how often I am that intimately resting in my God’s arms. Do I fully trust the “lofty-ways” he is allowing my life to go? Are the promises that he will keep me and comfort me enough to let go of what isn’t going my way? Humility trusts. It’s knowing your great value and worth and trusting that your God knows it even more than you do — and that he has never/will never allow pain that he can’t redeem. It’s a unending, synergistic rhythm of trust and relationship. There is so much happening in our world I just don’t understand and get so exhausted by. I don’t comprehend how God can allow much of it. However, I remind myself he grieves and cries and hurts with it as well. And, He is already working to redeem what needs to be redeemed on earth, as well as working on what will be redeemed on the other side of this earth. He left us with the greatest example with Jesus. What, in human eyes, was dead, he redeemed. He brought salvation, healing, life and eternal hope through profoundly painful loss. The pain of this world–all over this world–will be redeemed and made NEW. Not just “recovered, healed” but NEW. :) I need that encouragement a LOT of days!!! ;)
❤ Hi, Heidi! So good to see you back!!! I lost internet service mid-day yesterday until midmorning today so I missed your return yesterday. So glad to hear about the successful trip and update!
Amen Heidi, thank you for your words.
Amen, HEIDI. Thank you for your beautiful words. They resonate with me.
THANK YOU – those who made such sweet replies to me yesterday; Love seeing all of you here as well, and for those who’ve asked/are curious – My little Lady is doing well… we just got back from taking her (first trip just she and us) to London for a return trip to one of the churches we have become involved with since our adventures last year :) Had a couple big panic attacks, but was able to recover. She still has some social struggles with peers, but that comes and goes as well. Still praying for the friend God has for her- someone solid, Christlike, loyal and kind. MY niece is doing great. Her baby is a few months now and so sweet… she and her husband are doing their best and working hard. She works some for me, watching the kids while I still have school this summer and her h’band is working for my husband in his marketing office. Prayers always still needed – they have a lot to grow in, but the biggest praise is that both have remained sober for quite some time. She (I believe) is almost or just past 2 years – He is a year-plus. They are milestones for both of them and we are so proud :) Prayers are working… keep them coming :) :) :)
What a great update Heidi! I wasn’t quite sure if you were our Heidi or a new Heidi! I didn’t see replies apparently! Definitely a app and laptop difference, I seem to miss many even though I read through at night time but I didn’t this morning as I usually do!! Glad you and your family are doing well!!
Definitely some great features of this new format – and yes, I feel I miss some things with the comment sections too… Have been sticking to my laptop vs phone as it (I think?) has been more reliable. Really enjoying this psalms study. Trying my best to stay consistent as summer is such an inconsistency in schedule in and of itself!!
Super funny/fun update – my writing class I was in this past spring? My prof (who is INCREDIBLE) has actually contributed here in the past and was on the podcast during the genealogy of Jesus study! ha! She has quite a few books out there but I can’t get enough people to read “Nobody’s Mother” which came out recently. It’s greatly about misinterpretations of Paul’s writing/pulling scripture out of context leading to women being silenced in the church/evangelism/etc. I know you and your ladies you meet with do a lot of studies together, I couldn’t recommend this one enough… Along with a couple others ;) Hope you have been feeling well and pain has been managed. Had a classmate that reminded me of you this past semester as she too deals with chronic pain (and so young!) and its impact on her daily life can be heavy… Hope you are well! :) :)
Thanks for the book recommendation. Our library actually has it!
wow, what testimonies! Praise Jesus. Prayers lifted up.
Humbleness is a very attractive feature in one’s personality. I struggled with mistaking humbleness to lowering self-worth, but it’s not. Humbleness is not being a door mat. Our humbleness increases our grace in the eyes of God, humbleness beautifies our character, and God elevates the humble ones. Pride is the downfall of the devil when he exalts himself in his own heart. “You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High” (Isaiah 14:14). “You were an anointed guardian cherub. I placed you; you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence in your midst, and you sinned; so I cast you as a profane thing from the mountain of God, and I destroyed you, O guardian cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground” (Ezekiel 28:15-17). Pride comes along side of beauty and splendor. May we have the heart of wisdom. June is the Pride month, and we all know where Pride leads, Pride goes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18). And destruction hurts really bad. I am lifting prayers for those of the pride community and praying for their change of heart, for tender mercies and loving kindness to cover them, for changes of life choices, opened eyes, for goodness that leads to repentance, and the courage to turn around.
Yes prayers, thank you Mercy!
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I need humility in my life! Those who know me probably would not describe me as “proud”, but I have an idea of myself and who I “should “ be that I serve entirely too much. Maybe ego is a good word for it. I have recently realized this and been asking God for wisdom on how to dismantle this idol of self. PS I also have an update- thank you to those who have been praying, my residual pain after the surgery is essentially gone and my scan came back normal ! Praise God !!
Victoria, Praising God with you.. it is right to give Him thanks and praise..♥️
Amen Tina thank you!
Praise Jesus. So happy!
Thankful! ❤
Praise God!
❤️ Praise Him!
Tami C I am praying for your brother.
Good morning SWEET She’s. Didn’t sleep well AT ALL! But I think I know what I need to do so I can sleep better. Especially since I’m off this week. Answering the questions this morning:
Describing a humble heart: BY putting away pride, letting go with the concerns of the world, and calming oneself, TRUSTING in our ONE true God forever and ever!
Pride pulling away from God’s presence: When I know He’s calling to TRUST, “be quiet” and “let” HIM and I keep finding ways or digging to find out “why” when all I need to do is trust and REST!
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I think when I am “in a pride moment” I don’t even consider God. He never crosses my mind. But then when He does I’m instantly humbled.
Yes!So true!
Ladies I need prayers for my brother BJ pls. He has been battling stage 4 stomach cancer for 4 years (amazing that he is alive – only God!!) Right now he isn’t feeling so good, been bloated for weeks and not going away. We just decided to go to the ER. Im on my way to take him now. Specific prayers for relief and peace for him, and for it NOT to be fluid! Thx!
Praying!
Praying right now!!
Praying for BJ, TAMI C ❤️
praying…may all be well.
Prayed!
Praying the doctor knows just what to do to help BJ! ❤
Praying now!
Prayers, indeed! ❤️
Today’s Psalm was very fitting. I like how The Message Bible reads…
“God, I’m not trying to rule the roost, I don’t want to be king of the mountain. I haven’t meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans.
“I’ve kept my feet on the ground,
I’ve cultivated a quiet heart.” (vs 1-2)
We have a situation in our church among our praise team. It’s festering and I fear what damage might be done if each member does not put ‘self’ aside and humbly come before the Lord.
I would so appreciate your prayers!
Have a Spirit- filled day. ❤️
Praying for a Holy Spirit intervention for the situation
Agreeing in prayer with KELLY ❤️
Praying for the praise team, unity in humbleness.
Oh, no. Praying the members of the praise team recognize the work of the enemy in this situation and rise above with the help of the Holy Spirit (as Kelly said and Searching seconded! ❤
How does this psalm describe a humble heart?
Not being proud or haughty, calming their soul, and putting your hope in the Lord both now and forever.
Where do you feel pride pulling you away from God’s presence?
Not taking the time to think of how the Lord would want me to respond in situations first. Because I don’t do that I sometimes put myself in a place of apologizing for my actions of pride when I could have done better.
“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:29
Jesus had every reason to be proud, He was the son of God, he was God and yet the humbled himself. He invites us to learn from Him, to let Him teach us. My pride wants to manage on my own, to think that I know better than Him and He will not force me to trust Him
yes,amen!
Hello Shes
A humble heart is not aggressively seeking or overreaching; assuming & aspiring; striving & struggling.
My pride wants to put myself in charge & control; wants first place. My voice supplanting His. Where does my focus fall?
Every morning I “chase” after words. Following my own instincts & foregoing His instruction. Especially in this forum.
As God witnesses. I can push aside His help, or I can & should pursue it.
A humble heart is not aggressively seeking or overreaching; assuming & aspiring; striving & struggling.
I love this! So true!
Thank-you GWINETH52 for that!♥️
The human heart is haughty and proud. Honestly pride probably affects more parts of my life than I will ever know. How amazing would it be to truly humble? It probably isn’t the most fun thing to never think of yourself. But to truly (with appropriate boundaries and never people please) be completely humble? I guess not a feeling we’ll feel until we get home.
“Honestly pride probably affects more parts of my life than I will ever know”- thank you for this!
I’ve learned that when I started getting frustrated with the outcome of what I’m trying to do, I’ve stopped resting in God’s strength. I have to surrender and trust Him for strength. Then I am able to rest in Him.
I’m struggling with my pride a lot today so what a heart hitting read. Humbling my pride when all I want to do is fight back or feel some type vindication.
God please give me the quiet soul to rest in you today ❤️
Joining you, Jillian in prayer to give all to God, and for you to feel Him quiet your heart and soul.♥️
The psalm reminds me to not think too highly of myself, but to rest in the Lord. To compose and quiet my soul in Him, and always put my hope in Him. Pride is something I struggle with and I know it is not from God. I want to be better, and be a good servant.
“blessed are the meek, for they shall in inherit the earth.” Jesus.
Humility used to not be such an engaging quality of a man for me. Then as I was older and divorce twice and tired of those men that thought they were so important..I met my now husband. He was the most humble man I had ever been around, and it was admirable. He wasn’t a boaster or a showoff, he was a loving, giving man. God knew just what I needed. I respected loved man with good values. I have changed myself, from proud, think highly of myself, aloof, big personality…to humble I hope. I rely on the Lord and build up on his rock, by reading his word daily and focusing my eyes on him. Thank you Lord for not only being my Savior, but the Lord of my Life. Thank you for your precepts and your daily guidance and daily bread. We cannot do it on our own…
Rhonda, how wonderful is our God. He always knows what we need.
Sending you love and hugs..♥️
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Praying everyone can find “rest in their trust in Him” ! Update on Cade- his surgery went well and he is home healing! Thank you all for your prayers- I know he and his family felt them! ☮️❤️ to you She’s on this beautiful Tuesday!
Allison, good news on Cade. Continued prayers for full recovery..♥️
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I want to be more like a weaned child with the Lord, allowing Him to comfort me instead of trying to fix things myself. I have small children and I see myself in them when they are upset about something. If it’s something I’m saying, No, to, they often get mad and refuse my comfort. I think about how often I do this to the Lord when I don’t understand His ways and I don’t see His wisdom at play in the story of my life. I want to get better at trusting Him and receiving His comfort in those moments instead of tantrumming.
weaned instead of tantrumming, I love this imagery.
I’m going to say it. Disconnect from Social media. Give it a try. For a day. For a week. See how much quieter your soul will be. Verse 1 says we do not need to get involved in stuff that’s not our business. Social media has robbed us of our ability to be quiet. Can you imagine Jesus walking around, scrolling on His phone all day? A couple years ago I gave up Social media for Lent. I couldn’t believe how much peace I had, how much quiet I had. How much less I compared myself to everyone else. How much less I worried about if I was living the dream life or not. I haven’t gone back. No where in scripture do I find a command to be in everybody’s business. Our minds are so busy with trying to keep up that we don’t have time for God, we don’t have the mental capacity to be still. I don’t see anywhere in scripture where we will be rewarded for the time we spend scrolling. Pride keeps us looking at other people’s posts to see if we are measuring up. Pride makes us want to be sure we haven’t missed something. Pride makes us want to show off our lives to other people. But what does God want us to do? Mind our own business, quiet our lives, put our hope in the Lord.
This was the second time I read to disconnect from social media this morning. Wow! I guess I better obey.
Good points, Kris! I am currently abstaining from social media on Sundays and have noticed I turn to it less throughout the week. I rarely post, but I am now questioning my intentions before doing so.
Ouch. So true.
I hear you, Kris
Though I’m not social media-motivated I get your points. I reckon I get my intake/uptick from “real time” events & circumstances that can be as self-absorbing.
Thst is such a good a true point, Kris. ♥️
I feel sad for the new generation literally born with a mobile phone in hand! It’s going to be real hard to lift their heads up and out of the ‘clouds’ I’ll just keep praying..
Sometimes even the inspirational quotes or stories on Instagram grate at me. They set a standard for me that I feel I can’t live up to right now and I get discouraged. On those days I just stay away from social media and instead I try and BE in Gods presence and being OK where she has me right now.
Kris this is so true. I myself hate scrolling
I like this statement: In place of pride, God gives the quiet peace of a connected soul. Ahhh, I so much want my soul to be connected to God, yet my pride often gets in the way. I love watching my little two-month old granddaughter with her mamma. She truly is content and peaceful and connected to her. When no one else can calm her, her mamma can. It is a beautiful picture of God’s care and love for us. And a perfect picture of a humble heart. She can do nothing for herself. She must rely solely on others for her care. And yet she still has peace, contentment, no worries. Beautiful.
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Ah, yes…”a perfect picture”…Thank you Laura Dianne…
Laura Dianne, the picture of your(a) little one content in its mother’s arms, had me tearing..
Beautiful. ♥️
I wish I could say my soul is even as a weaned child. But it is not. And at times I feel I have to dig deep and hard to feel that peace and quiet I should feel as someone who trusts in God. And the reality is that many times I feel more a weanING child rather than a weanED one; I get fussy and easily cranky about things, then anxiety creeps in and I feel like peace evades me. And I find that this happens the most in those moments when I think I alone can control my life (especially at work). Lord, may I continue to turn to you remembering that you alone are in control of my life. May I always turn to you for guidance and counsel, because only you can make my heart and soul calm and quiet like a weaned child.
Maria Baer, praying with you to find that peace in the quiet of your soul. Prsying that as you turn to Him, He will hold you close, as a mother does her child, to bring her contentment..
Hugs from across the pond..♥️
Tina, thank you so much for your prayer.
I had never thought of myself as a prideful person. But then I asked God to search my heart. Man was I wrong. I pictured pride as arrogance. God has shown me my pride in many other ways and other areas. It’s a trap that is so easy to fall into without knowing it.
A calm and quieted soul because I put my trust in God not myself or others
What is a humble heart. After reading verse 1 & 2 it is the opposite of puffed up. As I read those my mind saw a heart posture that was not focused on itself, but the one who supplies. A hard lesson I continue to come across with pride is not asking for help. Me thinking I can handle it all means I don’t ask others or God for help, but what is twisted in the mind is not that I can, but I don’t want to bother people or even the notion at times that it isn’t that big of a deal. Also, Kelly your comment about pride that hinders was so accurate to me at times as well, so thank you for sharing!
Deep in this grieving which is assessing to the grieving of our son, I will definitely
Mia Faith, sending you and yours hugs and love wrapped in prayers for peace of heart.. We are always here for you, BUT GOD, He never leaves you, nor will He forsake you.. He has you in His loving and comforting arms, always..♥️
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Praying over you dear Mia Faith.
I reads each morning in my guide, but I also read in my ESV study Bible. The title of today’s Psalm in there is “I have calmed and quieted my soul”. How beautiful is that!
It is beautiful!
Good morning! I love this Psalm. What a great reminder to have a humble heart! I definitely struggle with being humble and gracious. Lord, help me to approach my coworkers, my husband, and my children with a heart of humility.
I am often deceived by my pride, thinking of it as serving the Lord. I have just come out of a season where God was so near, speaking daily, seeing confirmations daily, seeing promises fulfilled. And now on the other side of that I keep wanting to tell my story. “look at what the Lord has done for me” and God keeps graciously convicting me “Not your story, my story”. As I feel God weaning me from the “big” things I am reminded by this psalm being weaned is not a place of abandonment, it is a place of rest, contentment, confidence in your relationship. I don’t have to “prove” to the world that God is in this story, they should be able to see it through my peace.
Lanie…. Thanks for sharing…loving your perspective… I also struggle in this area…Rest in His arms is what I really need, instead of seeking attention and praise from others…
May we relax and be held today! ♥️
Good morning, sweet She’s!
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As I was reading this Psalm (and before looking at today’s title)… I thought to myself… that this Psalm opened with absolutely no humility. And I must admit that it made me feel low and sad. Then I read the end and found such comfort (and then noticed today’s title!)
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May we be humble always and trust Him. He knows what He is is doing.
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And I love. Love. LOVE verse three and feel it is very fitting for what has been going on in Israel.
Amen, we pray for Israel every day. My husband does work there and we have loved ones who are living in the North where the attacks are happening. Our comfort comes from how loved and cared for Israel is by God. And we pray that more will turn toward Him as their protector and Savior through this terrible experience.
Father reward my fairy, forgive my doubt. I ask for Your peace that transcends all human understanding in my life and over my children and family and my work. In Jesus mighty name, Amen
How does this psalm describe a humble heart? One that lays down the pride of self, as we can do nothing on our own. One that doesn’t look down on others or think too much of themselves, as we are equal in His eyes. Instead, trust in the LORD, have faith in His promises, let Him be our God and do what He does best – love, protect and guide us.
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In vs 2, like a weaned child with its mother … the blessing of being a mother wasn’t part of the Lord’s plan for me, but I have been blessed to hold a child as he finished the last bit of his bedtime bottle and then snuggled in just a wee bit more in total peace and contentment. I was overwhelmed by the trust the little one had in me at that moment – no worries, cares or concerns, complete faith that he was safe and protected. May it be so as I trust in the Lord.
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Not sure the song fits but what comes to mind are lyrics from Lauren Daigle’s Peace Be Still –
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can’t see
I will trust the voice that speaks
Peace, peace
Over me
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ALLISON BENTLEY – praying for Cade’s recovery
DONNA WOLCOTT – praying for the Lord’s guidance and comfort for your granddaughter as she navigates boot camp, and peace in the hearts of you and the rest of the family in adjusting to her absence.
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MERCY – re:app – I post my comments on the website and I have the digital book subscription, which includes access to the app (not sure of stand alone app cost, around $5/plan or less “I think” – I loaded the app onto my iPad and for this Psalms study, it shows 1.99). I’m a little like CEE GEE (as she mentioned a while ago) – I’m not a huge app user for anything. For the most part, I only use the SRT app to look for comments that didn’t sync to the website (and there are probably some that don’t sync vice versa.) But I can see how it would come in handy for travel as LAURA DIANNE mentioned, or while waiting somewhere.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the app, Searching !
Friend, sister, fellow She, much love being shipped across the pond to you.♥️
Ahh that explains it. Thank you SEARCHING ❤️❤️❤️.
Love this:”I was overwhelmed by the trust the little one had in me at that moment – no worries, cares or concerns, complete faith that he was safe and protected. May it be so as I trust in the Lord.” ❤
The commentary in my
Bible says “the poet no longer felt torn apart by inner nagging and had come to terms with himself”. I’m not quite there yet… I have the sin of comparing myself to others, but usually I fall short. I think it comes from being severely bullied as a child/teen back in the day when no one did anything about it. Verbally and sometime physically abused by the older girls sent me to the boys and we all know where that leads a young girl… I struggled to make close female friendships for a long time. God has been working on me though so while I’m not where I want to be, I’m not where I was. Slowly He is building my confidence in Him. Just recently I was invited to a women’s leaders cohort at church. A small group of us to be disciples by our female pastor to develop our leadership skills. I feel so out of place there… but I try to remind myself that God put me there so I am stepping out into obedience.
Tami C-Praying for you-you can do more than you think you can! That’s what I’m constantly reminding myself!!
Tami C, my book club is reading the book Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown. It’s a beautiful story of 5 women and the journey they take together toward deepening their spiritual relationship with God. Your story reminded me of one of the characters in this book. You may find it a good read and encouraging to you.
Thank you. I’ll check it out :)
OH Tami, that is wonderful! I remember too being invited to leadership type meeting and feeling so underqualified and out of place! And God did amazing things in my life since that time..never thought I would be one in these spots, but in humility it is so wonderful! You know it is ALL God for sure when you feel like a Moses like me- unable to be confident in speaking abilities!
How does this psalm describe a humble heart?
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“I do not get involved with things too great or too wondrous for me.”
Being okay with life’s mysteries and trusting God’s way is the best. This is not what I typically think of when considering humility, but it seems to be what David is getting at here.
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Where do you feel pride pulling you away from God’s presence?
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Pride keeps me from being open to God’s ways of handling a situation or His correction.
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ALLISON BENTLEY – praying for Cade’s recovery.
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ĐONNA WOLCOTT – praying for you and your son’s family as they transition in to this season. Praying Anya flurishes while away.
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We as God’s dearly love children have absolutely no room for pride in our own accomplishments or efforts. As I look back over the past 11 Psalms, we see the Lord, our God who is the maker of heaven and earth, never growing weary or sleeping but coming to our aid as we cry to Him for help in our distress, to watch over and protect us from evil, depend on Him for security, for mercy, to restore our fortunes, build our house, put those who hate us to shame, and give us hope from this time forth and forevermore! What a rich treasure of undeserved blessing He pours out on us – glory to His Name today and everyday.
Sally B, oh indeed glory be to His name today and everyday..♥️
Jeremiah 29:12-14 MSG tells us we should seek every day.
12 “When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.
13-14 “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.
“Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree.
LOVELovelove this Donna…
“Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree.”
Donna Mitchell, Amen.♥️
Thank you all so much for the birthday greetings yesterday. I really appreciate it. One day closer to seeing the Lord!
The heading of this chapter in my NLT study Bible says, “Quiet trust in God is the basis for our contentment.”
He gave it all for us. Nothing we can proudly do will ever compare to that. Better to be humble before the Lord and trust Him to take care of us. Then we will know true contentment.
Have a great Tuesday, Sisters! From very hot and humid northeastern Pennsylvania.
Tricia C, I hope your birthday was as blessed as you are a real blessing here.
Much love sister!
Tina ♥️
1 Corinthians 13:11-12 says
When I was a child, my speech, feelings, and thinking were all those of a child; now that I am an adult, I have no more use for childish ways. What we see now is like a dim image in a mirror; then we shall see face-to-face. What I know now is only partial; then it will be complete—as complete as God’s knowledge of me.
Psalm 131, does kind of describe me now, but there has been a journey to get here!
As a youngster, with my whole life ahead of me, and all roads were ‘paved with gold’ attitude.. my heart probably was proud, and my eyes may have looked down on others.. (I do pray not on this one). I have seen life throw me lemons and with all the gusto of a youngster, I have bounced back to face another day.. because back then, I was fearless, I did things my way, and as long as I was not hurting anyone , I got on with life.. on my own terms..
BUT GOD..
His knowledge of me, His TRUE knowledge of me was not what I was being, or portraying, I was not being the person He hoped or knew I could be.
At some point in my life my story changed, like one minute this, next minute that, kind of changed!
Like Saul, on the road to persecute believers, his world was turned upside down, my, live in my own strength, my own terms life changed.. forever, in and by His grace, love and mercy, it was changed for the better.
My childish ways and thinking were now grown and powered by His faithful love, and abundant grace, always wrapped in mercy..
My heart has been stilled and quietened within me, and like a child, in her mothers arms, my soul is at, and knows peace.
I may not have all the answers now, but I sure have put my childish ways behind me, and I look forward, until such time I shall see my Father God, face to face..
I put my hope in the Lord, forever I will put my hope in the Lord.
AMEN.
Happy Tuesday dear hearts, wrapped in love and hugs and prayers continued and new.. I am blessed to be here with you each day.. Thank you!♥️♥️
Thank you for sharing your heart, Tina. I trust you are having a good morning, as I think it is like 1015 there.
I love this Tina. I always learn so much from your posts!
Amen
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I relate to this…I was doing it all on my own accord and my own charismatic way…until..I couldn’t. What a change. I am so happy I crashed and burned so to speak, because when I came to the end of myself that is where I found Him in a real and powerful way…and into a new and different relationship with him..into contentment, humbleness, and a follower not the leader.
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This is so true!
When we come to the end of ourselves…there is God.
I just wish I could stop trying to grab back that control! Some days I just have to keep my Bible in my lap, opened, and reading His Word or I stumble back.
❤ and we are blessed that you are here!
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