Today's Beginning

Wednesday... They have become such good friends. I love the Psalms. I started reading a Psalm every day back when I was a Youth Pastor in Portage, Indiana. I had realized that I had a tendency to look at life from a negative view and decided that I wanted to start each day from a positive, faith based view and one of the things I started doing to change my daily view was to read a Psalm. And that is what I've done now for over 40 years. Yes, they have become dear friends. Do you have a friend that makes a difference in your life? They have changed your view of life. They help you start your day with a right perspective, they are always there when you need them and they lead you to God.  Let me introduce you to today's Psalm. Here is what David in Psalm 140:6-8 (MSG) says, "I prayed, 'God, you're my God! Listen, God! Mercy! God, my Lord, Strong Savior, protect me when the fighting breaks out! Don't let the wicked have their way, God. don't give them an inch....

Wednesday... There are so many fears, there is so much anxiety that can make it difficult to face another day. But God listens, He really does. David, the writer of Psalm 140 had the fear of evil and violent people and He brought that fear to the Lord. In verses 6-8 (NLT) he says, "I said to the Lord, 'You are my God!' Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy! O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle. Lord, do not let evil people have their way. Do not let evil schemes succeed, or they will become proud." And then verse 13, "Surely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence." So what is your anxiety all about? Do you have someone you turn to or do you face it all alone? Let me recommend that you do as David did. Reach out to God. Just talk to Him. He is stronger than any anxiety you are facing and He can protect you. Yes He can. Just tell Him your anxiety. Be specific. Ask Him to n...