Today I awoke, tired, not looking forward to another day of high-level pain. Praise was difficult; concentration was tough. I sat at the computer, Bible in front of me, and sighed. "Oh, Father, please strengthen me by Your Word; just wash over me with Your sufficiency and grace."
The ESV Bible online has an audio tool. I typed in "Psalm 23 - 34" in the "search" box, and clicked "listen." By the middle of Psalm 25 I was crying a bit; before Psalm 30 I was in awe; the only reason I stopped at Psalm 34 was that it was time to leave to visit someone in the hospital.
God washed over me with His majesty, His unfailing love, His forgiveness and His grace. My soul was strengthened; my mind was renewed. Praise was easier; concentration was easier; compassion was possible and even desirable. My Lord is so faithful!
All soldiers need some rest and recreation (R&R). Even soldiers of the King of the Universe.
Plea for Grace -- the earnest cry of a devoted Christ-follower
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