Psalm 143 HCSB
“In Your faithfulness listen to my plea, and in Your righteousness answer me.”
I’ve been having trouble with my sleep.
“Do not bring Your servant into judgement, for no one alive is righteous in Your sight.”
I’ve prayerfully considered a long list of contenders but the root of the issue is still a question for me.
“For the enemy has pursued me, crushing me to the ground, making me live in darkness like those long dead.”
My symptoms are multiplying. I’m reminded that this is not the first time as I navigate a loud ringing in both of my ears, a growing sense of angst re: the continual noise and noticeable deficit in sleeping hours. Nausea, dizziness and general malaise is setting in. The shakiness and difficulty concentrating…I’m beginning to feel so sick!
“My spirit is weak within me; my heart is overcome with dismay. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done; I reflect on the work of Your hands. I spread out my hands to You; I am like parched land before You.”
Shuffling my way thru the dark, feeling like death as I reach for a coffee cup; thank You, GOD, for the comfort of its heat . I lift it up and gently hold it against my aching face.
“Answer me quickly, LORD, my spirit fails. Don’t hide Your face from me, or I will be like those going down to the Pit. Let me experience Your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in You. Reveal to me the way I should go because I long for You.”
I’ve made a doc appointment; a precautionary step meant to check the situation out in a responsible way. Lord, please guide and direct both their steps and mine. Grant us Your favor and fill us with wisdom. You are both our source and supply.
“Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I come to You for protection.”
If it’s a spiritual matter that needs to be addressed, please bring it to my attention. Be specific in the revelation and give me a heart willing to change.
“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.”
Level would be nice after the past months’ steep climb. Inhaling a deep breath, I let out a sigh.
Ho, now, what’s this? Tender strains of music! Yes, they’re drawing nearer now, becoming clearer, too! Thank You, LORD, for the change in my focus!
🎼 When peace like a river attenders my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot,
Thou has taught me to say,
‘It is well, it is well with my soul.’
It is well…it is well…
With my soul…with my soul.
It is well, it is well with my soul.🎵
Thank You, thank You, Bright and Morning Star…for coming to sit with and shine upon me right where I are! Whatever else transpires today, I’ll be singing You this song!
“Let me hear in the morning of Your steadfast love, for in You I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 ESV
Whatever your battle, be encouraged, dear friend. You are not alone, JESUS knows…take His hand!
“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.” Micah 7:8 ESV
He continually intercedes…and He is working on our behalf!
“The LORD your GOD is in your midst, a Mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 ESV