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Psalm 1 - Juliano (from 06/25)

Psalm 1

6 God charts the road you take.
The road they take is Skid Row.

Sometimes I personally struggle in seeing myself as not being part of the righteous portion of psalms.
Whenever I ready psalms, I always have to constantly ask myself. Am I with the righteous or the wicked in this context?

I read Psalms a lot, but I never actually read it in order. And it's interesting that this Psalm starts by with the author saying to the reader "How well God must like you."

Even though I walked so many years with God, and receiving breakthrough, and experiencing His love, I still struggle understanding that God loves me everyday and every moment.

I always have to check my back.
'Am I doing the right thing?'
'Am I pleasing God?'

That is why I feel whenever God speaks to me, He's always so gentle. So loving.
I feel I literally seek God's sign or approval that that is how He feels about me everyday.

This has been a simple but good reminder. I am under God's select. I am one of God's children.
Despite my struggles and sins, God has called me together with the righetous.

I can also take peace that God charts my road. He's been ahead of me always.
Right now, the future seems really uncertain in the worldly sense. But I also do know the path God is calling me to take.
One half of me has strong faith God is leading me to great things.
Another half is terrified and just wants to be comfortable.

I feel this is an appropriate chapter to begin this journey.
God loves me. God calls me among the righteous. And God charts the road I take.

Thank you Jesus, for this sweet simple reminder.
Getting back to devotionals it is refreshing to my soul. 
I pray Lord that you will help me heal. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to walk with brothers during this time.
I pray Lord that you will do you. In your name I pray. Amen.

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