enjoyment

Monday, June 3, 2019 (8:17 a.m.)

Tahoe Vista, Ca

Blessed God,

Thank You. I’m not sure about what yet. Weather. Fun. Enjoyment. Yep. There it is. Enjoy was the word that kept coming to mind throughout the night. Thank You Father.

Psalm 111:1-10. The Message. “Hallelujah! I give thanks to GOD with everything I’ve got - … GOD’s works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment! Splendor and beauty mark His craft; His generosity never gives out. His miracles are His memorial - This GOD of Grace, this GOD of love… All that He makes and does is honest and true: He paid the ransom for His people, He ordered His Covenant kept forever. He’s so personal and holy, worthy of our respect. The good life begins in the fear of GOD - Do that and you’ll know the blessing of GOD. His Hallelujah lasts forever!”

Thank You Father. I confess to You my own uncertainty and You provide direction. Thanks Dad! You ARE good. Holy. Worthy to be thanked and praised. And we do.

Thank You for continuing to make us more fully aware of Your goodness. Reminding us to enjoy! Yes Father. Enjoy; verb - like, love, be fond of, take pleasure in, delight in, appreciate, have fun…

Illustrated Bible Handbook says of this psalm, “Praise is due God for the steadfastness of His works.” There is always something for which to thank and praise You. Yes Father. Thank You for Your Word. Your promises. Your wisdom. Your Truth.

A Serenity Prayer devotional in The Life Recovery Bible starts by reminding, “When we lack wisdom, the storms of life can be devastating. When we find our life is in pieces, we may realize that we have acted unwisely and want to change, but where do we start?” Where indeed. With You! Your Word.

Continuing in the devotional, “Listening to what the Bible says is the next step toward walking in wisdom. Filling our mind with God’s instructions will help lead us to follow them… Turning our life over to God is a wise move! Like most aspects of recovery, walking in wisdom is a process that we grow into. These three elements are the groundwork: reverence for God, listening to His instructions, and following them.”

Yes Father, that’s where I need Your help! In following Your instructions. Otherwise they just fall on deaf ears.

I love You, Lord. You are truly where I find my enjoyment. In recognizing and affirming that You are behind it all. Do all You must in guiding, directing, instructing and making me ready, willing and especially able to follow Your lead.

I love You. I thank You. And I ask You all this in Your Son’s most holy name. Thank You Father. Amen.

(469 words ~ 10:52 a.m.)