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Psalm 2

I think this Psalm is a good reminder to us about how small we really are. It's so funny because I think, a lot of times, I think i know what's best for me and there are even times when I think God doesn't really know what I want or what's good for me. This Psalm is a reminder to me, though, that nothing I do can even come close to God's power. What's more, God is straight up telling us that we are His children and all I need to do is ask. Just like how everything my Dad owns, he's willing to share with me, imagine how much more so God is willing to bless us, His children.

It's actually pretty liberating to know that I don't have to have all the answers... I just need to follow God in His ways, become His son, and God will take care of the rest. I know, easier said than done, but I think one of the beautiful things about God is that He never said it was easy, but He does say that it's worth it.

I'm so glad that I'm on this journey with you guys who also share that desire to become more like Him. Let's do it together and reap what we sow in God.

Lord, I thank you for being a good Father. A Father who is so ready to bless His children. I pray that we stop to remember who you are and instead of asking for this or that, that we may be able to simply be in your presence and enjoy who you are. Amen.

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  1. ShaneJuly 6, 2018 at 4:39 PM

    I'm glad you're able to just stop and follow God, even in the midst of questions and not having answers. What are ways that you "just need to follow God"? As in, specifically, what does that mean, and how does it manifest for you?
    - I ask because there was a recent season I tried to do that too, but the answer to that season for me was not to simply be in His presence. I guess I want to see how it's going for you, as well as see what that looks like in action for you.

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