Song of Freedom
When we realize, yet again, the magnitude of His gift
Every once in a while, I run across a scripture that causes me to marvel again at God’s mercy and grace. It happens often in Psalms, of course, which is the source of my delight this morning. As I soak in it, I think about how this ancient passage from thousands of years past speaks the truth of God’s care for us today. It is never ending and full of goodness. King David knew this, and it is ours for the asking.
I am passionately in love with God because he listens to me. He hears my prayers and answers them.
As long as I live I’ll keep praying to him, for he stoops down to listen to my heart’s cry.
Death once stared me in the face, and I was close to slipping into its dark shadows. I was terrified and overcome with sorrow.
I cried out to the Lord, “God, come and save me!”
He was so kind, so gracious to me. Because of his passion toward me, he made everything right and he restored me.
So I’ve learned from my experience that God protects the childlike and humble ones. For I was broken and brought low, but he answered me and came to my rescue!
Now I can say to myself and to all, “Relax and rest, be confident and serene, for the Lord rewards fully those who simply trust in him.”
God has rescued my soul from death’s fear and dried my eyes of many tears. He’s kept my feet firmly on his path and strengthened me so that I may please him and live my life before him in his life-giving light.
Psalm 116:1-9 (The Passion Translation)
Shalom