Note: this is a guest post by Muriel Gregory.
Paul tells us in Romans 7:25 that “I myself serve the
law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.”
I have to confess that this is a daily truth for me as well. The good
news is that there is “no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus” Romans 8:1. I am extremely thankful
that there is no condemnation yet I need to daily remind myself that in the
flesh I cannot please God (Romans 8:8). The choice is simple: I need to set my
mind on the Spirit.
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
for it is pleasant,
and a song of praise is fitting. Psalm 147:1
Heavenly Father, how beautiful is your Name and how joyful my
heart is when I set my mind on you.
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their
wounds. Psalm 147:3
Lord, I have to confess that my flesh is weak. Sin easily
entangles me. Friends and foes hurt me by word or deed. Thank you Father for
being here, ever-present and always listening. Thank you for tending to me the
moment I turn completely to you.
He determines the number of the stars;
he gives to all of
them their names. Psalm 147:4
Lord, the depth of your knowledge is beyond my understanding.
You know the names of each star and you know my name; an intimacy I can barely
fathom. This thought fills my heart with peace as I rest on the knowledge that
I am never alone.
The Lord lifts up the humble;
he casts the wicked
to the ground. Psalm 147:6
Father, search my heart and remove any wickedness. I do not
want to be lifted up by men. I will continue to seek you and you alone. Your
praise, God, is all that matters to me.
Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
make melody to our
God on the lyre! Psalm 147:7
God, give me a grateful heart. Give me a heart that always
says “thanks” regardless of the
circumstances. Give me a heart that always turn to you with an attitude of
praise. You and You alone are worthy of praise.
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!
For he strengthens the bars of your gates;
he blesses your
children within you.
He makes peace in your borders;
he fills you with
the finest of the wheat. Psalm 147:12-14
All blessings come from You God. I want to stay obedient to
you. I need to be in your protection. I am nothing without You. But with You I
fear nothing. Melt my heart Lord and conform it to Yours.
Praise the Lord!
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