Monday, April 2, 2012

B is for Blessed

That's how I feel this morning. Normally, I'm not a "Monday-Morning" person. It's not generally my best day of the week. But this morning, I just felt particularly blessed and rejuvenated in my spirit.

Psalm 139 is probably my most favorite passage of Scripture and I thought of these verses today as I was driving and watching the sun come up through my rear view mirror. (Sunrises here in GP are particularly pretty - I think it's my favorite time of day)

"Where can I go from Your Spirit, or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven You are there. If  make my bed in hell, behold You are there. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me and Your right hand shall hold me."  ~Psalm 139:7-10

That's a pretty powerful message. There is nowhere or any place that we can be or go that is out of God's hands or not in His purpose for us.  I sometimes struggle with feeling like I'm "in the right place" or "doing what I'm supposed to be doing" in life.  In those moments, these verses become very personal and I find great encouragement in them and the promise that they hold.

3 comments:

Lauren said...

I love this topic for the letter B. I've always loved that verse, as well.

I'm glad you're feeling blessed today. I hope the rest of your week is just as blessed. :)

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

It makes me happy to know that you are full of joy. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

Kathy M.

Bishop Leo Michael said...

Thanks for blessing with this beautiful psalm 139. How wonderful to know God's tremedous love for us.Likewise may you remain blessed!