Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Psalm 37: 7, 9b
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass...those who wait upon the LORD shall inherit the earth.
TROUBLES TEACH YOU HOW TO PRAY AND WAIT
Hannah had to learn patience, and the challenge of waiting upon the LORD. When we see her, her patience had run out, she had been tried beyond her strength and ridiculed beyond her limits. Her prayer was from deep in her heart unto the LORD, a cry that reached the heart of GOD.
The Psalmist really captures the condition of Hannah when he says, "fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way." Hannah was at the end of her rope, because of fretting over her inability to have a child, and the taunting of Peninnah who could bring forth children. She was loved by Elkanah, but that love could not overcome the distress she felt. Only the LORD could meet her need. So she turned to Him.
When we come to the LORD in prayer, we should come as one who yearns for HIM and HIM alone. His love for us is beyond our understanding, it is total and unconditional; when we come to Him we should come with thanksgiving and praise for who He is and for the Love He has demonstrated by His life. We should come empty of all our baggage, our prejudices and our notions of who we think He is. Come to Him for who He is and love Him. Wait on Him in the same manner that you would wait on the one you love the most. Lavish Him with all the devotion of the heart and cherish the moments spent in His presence.
There is no time for fretting, worrying, or a downcast look, the King of Kings is pouring out His love on you, receive His Love and be thankful. Those who wait upon the LORD shall inherit the earth.
Psalm 37: 7, 9b
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass...those who wait upon the LORD shall inherit the earth.
TROUBLES TEACH YOU HOW TO PRAY AND WAIT
Hannah had to learn patience, and the challenge of waiting upon the LORD. When we see her, her patience had run out, she had been tried beyond her strength and ridiculed beyond her limits. Her prayer was from deep in her heart unto the LORD, a cry that reached the heart of GOD.
The Psalmist really captures the condition of Hannah when he says, "fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way." Hannah was at the end of her rope, because of fretting over her inability to have a child, and the taunting of Peninnah who could bring forth children. She was loved by Elkanah, but that love could not overcome the distress she felt. Only the LORD could meet her need. So she turned to Him.
When we come to the LORD in prayer, we should come as one who yearns for HIM and HIM alone. His love for us is beyond our understanding, it is total and unconditional; when we come to Him we should come with thanksgiving and praise for who He is and for the Love He has demonstrated by His life. We should come empty of all our baggage, our prejudices and our notions of who we think He is. Come to Him for who He is and love Him. Wait on Him in the same manner that you would wait on the one you love the most. Lavish Him with all the devotion of the heart and cherish the moments spent in His presence.
There is no time for fretting, worrying, or a downcast look, the King of Kings is pouring out His love on you, receive His Love and be thankful. Those who wait upon the LORD shall inherit the earth.
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