Then Sings My Soul - Cries Of The Heart From The PsalmsEsimerkki

Psalm 37:18-19 Yahweh knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will be forever. They will not be put to shame in distressing times, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. Oh, Lord, sometimes we look at this life as if this is all there’s going to be. But the disappointments and accomplishments on earth aren’t what truly matters. We’ve got an unseen reality that is not yet fully present here. And so our daily task is to trust You and to do the good that You have asked of us.  To live day after day with emotions, thoughts and actions set on loving You. In so doing, we drink deep from the well of divine satisfaction. When I depend on You like this, I don’t have to worry about anyone else’s response. I don’t give weight to what everyone else is doing and how great things seem to be going for them. I receive my status and approval from You. I don’t concern myself with how others seem to do whatever they want and get whatever they want. I realize that’s all going to be short-lived. Because waiting for Your timing means that I have an eye on what I know Your promise is for the long run. Like how You won’t ever leave us in the dust. You’ll protect us, provide for us and give us the stability we need to make it. So we’ll keep looking towards the future for complete deliverance because our prosperity is eternal. Application: Where are you finding your satisfaction? No two sets of circumstances are ever exactly alike. Even when disaster spans the entire globe, some find themselves thriving with new opportunities while others grapple with debilitating loss. What truly matters and how are we to make sense of this with God? Deep satisfaction corresponds greatly to daily expectation. What do you expect from God? Share with someone the truths your soul is feeding on within your current circumstances. Kids tip: Guide your kids in baking one of their favorite foods. Once it’s ready, have them taste a sample, encouraging them to savor it slowly. Ask them to describe the experience and share with them any similarities in how you find satisfaction in relationship with God. Song suggestion: Met by Love – United Pursuit