Today's page emerged from another experience of awakening feeling very grateful, with a song of praise in my heart. I already had done a page about singing to God in the morning (one of my favorite pages), but I knew there were similar verses and went looking for another one. I found it in Ps 59:16 - "But as for me, I shall joyfully sing of Thy lovingkindness in the morning, For Thou hast been my stronghold, And a refuge in the day of my distress." (NASB)
The saying I put in the upper right corner comes from a stamp that says "Music washes away from the Soul the dust of everyday life." And I am once again reminded of the importance of starting my day with joyful praise. It is so easy to get caught up by the "dust of everyday life" and become distressed - forgetting that God is keeping everything running right (Ps 119:164, The Message Bible). But joyful songs of praise and a focus on appreciation for God's lovingkindness can go a long way towards cleaning me from that "dust".
This morning, as I was singing those songs of praise, I was able share via e-mail with a kindred spirit about our spiritual walks with God, and it was a wonderful time of praise for both of us. I LOVE when I get to do that!
Father, I am so grateful for all you are and all you do in my life! Thank you for the opportunity to share with a kindred soul about your love and kindness to us! Thank you for being my stronghold & refuge. Thank you for the way you ensure that ALL things work together for good. Thank you for the way you keep everything running right and and the way you guide my steps - keeping my feet from slipping off the path. I am so grateful. I love you, Father!
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As usual, the "how I did this" can be found on my paper crafting blog - here.
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This blog is simply a sharing of my "daily bread" - my daily walk with God. If something I've said has touched your heart, or sparked a new thought, I'd love to hear from you.