God's Grace In Montana: Great PEACE have they which love THY law...

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Great PEACE have they which love THY law...

" Seven times a day do I PRAISE Thee because of Thy righteous judgments." Psalm 119:164

Last night I was reading through a few psalms before going to bed. One of the psalms I took to reading was Psalm 119. Most of us know the psalm... or maybe we know a verse here or there that we've memorized.

But as I was reading, I was reminded yet again of the importance of loving the law of the Lord... it's repeated throughout the whole psalm.

The reminder to praise Him was much needed... how good of the Lord to a redirect my thoughts heavenward.

" seven times a day do I praise Thee..."

It makes me wonder how many times during the day I am actually found praising the Lord?

More often than not we are burdened and bowed down with the cares of this world. It's much easier to focus on the troubles, isn't it? But you know, when we are found praising the Lord we gain so much more than when we sulk, or are unthankful.

A heart that blesses the Lord... is a heart at peace.

" Every day will I bless thee;

and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. "

Psalm 145:2

And that makes me think... What do I love more?

Shall I sow to the flesh (and my desires)... and reap corruption?

Or...

Shall I sow to the Spirit... and reap life everlasting?

Oh, to be found delighting in His Word.

"Great PEACE have they which love THY law..."

Psalm 119:165

Heavenly Father, thank you for the fullness of joy we find in your presence. Help us to have a thankful heart as we face the day before us. May we bless your Holy name for ever and be found delighting in your precious Word.

Turn you eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face;

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace.

Helen H. Lemmel, 1922

May you be strengthened in your walk today to praise the Lord and find peace in His presence alone.
~Ellie

4 comments:

chrissieApril 6, 2017 at 4:47 AM
Just lovely Ellie and so very special, I love your devotions and often find strength through them and peace.
Hope you are well much love as always Chrissie xx
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EllieApril 6, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Chrissie, It was so good to hear from you and hope you are doing well too. Thank you for stopping by and being an encouragement as always! May our precious Lord uplift you and strengthen today. He alone can give our hearts the peace that passeth all understanding.

His LOVE endureth forever:)

Much love and blessings to you!
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SusieDecember 17, 2017 at 5:25 AM
Thank you so much Ellie. I'm encouraged to read a Psalm today and praise Him...Susie
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EllieDecember 18, 2017 at 9:46 AM
Susie, There is nothing like the Word of God to lift our spirit😊. May the Lord make your joy complete in Him. ❤️
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Ephesians 1: 3-23

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.