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Psalm 36 - SL

Psalm 36 - Continued Love, Grace, and Presence of God

v. 4 - "He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil."
v. 9 - "For with you is the fountain of life; in your life do we see light."
v. 11 - "Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away."

These three verses are the ones that stood out the most. These past few weeks have been that of me adjusting to a new lifestyle and schedule, while also receiving from God a missive to get my house in order. In the midst of good things happening, the opportunity to grow with God, and holy inspiration to live a Christ-like lifestyle, I've been stuck or sucking.

Verse 4 is a crazy wake up call. Seriously... while on his bed and in a way that is not good. I feel that I am not seeking out sin, but because I'm also not sacrificing for Godly ways - I'm not rejecting evil either. More and more, I know that for my own soul's sake, I want to dedicate more of my life to God. Even if that means taking up take and energy.

Verse 9 continues to provide me with hope. This Psalm repeats the steadfast love of God, and this verse is another lesson in seeking God's light and the life that He provides. I'm not hopeless and lost. I'm in the thick of choosing good choices and sin, and the war is not lost. There are times that I feel that losing the battle is easier and times when I realize I've lost a battle. But I know there is hope and victory in the Lord who is our Banner (Yahweh Nissi).

Verse 11 is a good way to end this. Instead of simply saying "Hallelujah: and a verse 9 ending... I want this to be my call these coming weeks. I mustn't let sin and its poison drive me, and I must continue to humble my self and seek God.

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