Psalm 5 - Lord Here I Am: Lead me, Show me, Save me, Lift me
v.2 - Give attention to the sound of my cry
The God who hears me, the God who knows the sounds of my cries. This verse highlights to depth of how I want to be like. Again, it means I need to be crying out and voicing everything to God.
The trouble has been that I may be sticking myself in self-established limits and critiques, so I stop short of continually lifting my voice to God. I've shared before slightly, so I'll recap. Often, I feel that I know so much, or have read so much, and have experienced so much to the point that I don't allow the small things to mean so much more. For example, I stop short of telling God every little grievance, every little sin, and every disappointment in myself. And it isn't because I fear God or that I won't be forgiven. It's definitely me thinking it's too small of a concern or that I Need to fix myself up.
This takes me to verse 7.
v. 7b, "I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you."
I've been reminded of some great theology recently too. Fear is real, and Fear drives us towards God. Fear is necessary, and we cannot allow ourselves to just say "awe" and be just looking at his 'grace' and the niceties of His 'love'. Fear is also a part of that Love and a necessary component of our faith towards God. I believe that my actions and thoughts have shown me that I haven't been incorporating a healthy dose of FEAR in my relationship with our Father and Lord.
v. 11 - May I properly take refuge in God, that I don't fall to my own transgressions, and instead seek God and His protection.
This is why I have it titled Lead me, Show me, Save me, Lift me.
God leads me towards righteousness and redemption, and He is showing me the mentality and way to act. In all this.. I am to be crying out and understanding my helplessness on my own (and even with you brothers). All of this requires me to continual ask for God and to be lifted higher.
I want to be clear, that I am struggling with my spiritual health because of lack of disciplines in all my life. I hope that this accountability can be real, critical, and even hurtful, all for the sake of God's love in each of us and for the resolute community we can build! My expectation is for this so that I can receive that real love from you two, as well as demonstrate that love to you both as well.
v.2 - Give attention to the sound of my cry
The God who hears me, the God who knows the sounds of my cries. This verse highlights to depth of how I want to be like. Again, it means I need to be crying out and voicing everything to God.
The trouble has been that I may be sticking myself in self-established limits and critiques, so I stop short of continually lifting my voice to God. I've shared before slightly, so I'll recap. Often, I feel that I know so much, or have read so much, and have experienced so much to the point that I don't allow the small things to mean so much more. For example, I stop short of telling God every little grievance, every little sin, and every disappointment in myself. And it isn't because I fear God or that I won't be forgiven. It's definitely me thinking it's too small of a concern or that I Need to fix myself up.
This takes me to verse 7.
v. 7b, "I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you."
I've been reminded of some great theology recently too. Fear is real, and Fear drives us towards God. Fear is necessary, and we cannot allow ourselves to just say "awe" and be just looking at his 'grace' and the niceties of His 'love'. Fear is also a part of that Love and a necessary component of our faith towards God. I believe that my actions and thoughts have shown me that I haven't been incorporating a healthy dose of FEAR in my relationship with our Father and Lord.
v. 11 - May I properly take refuge in God, that I don't fall to my own transgressions, and instead seek God and His protection.
This is why I have it titled Lead me, Show me, Save me, Lift me.
God leads me towards righteousness and redemption, and He is showing me the mentality and way to act. In all this.. I am to be crying out and understanding my helplessness on my own (and even with you brothers). All of this requires me to continual ask for God and to be lifted higher.
I want to be clear, that I am struggling with my spiritual health because of lack of disciplines in all my life. I hope that this accountability can be real, critical, and even hurtful, all for the sake of God's love in each of us and for the resolute community we can build! My expectation is for this so that I can receive that real love from you two, as well as demonstrate that love to you both as well.
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