Dear Ones,
Hope you wake to behold the beautiful winter wonderland. Lots of snow yesterday and we stayed inside but today we need to go to Costco to get the cake for our Birthday party this afternoon. 
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Have you had times you felt down and wanting to give up, or is there someone in your life that is burdened and ready to call it quits? Where do we go for help? King David had times like that and when I was reading Psalm 145 David specifically mentions in verse 14 those who are falling or bowed down and feel ready to quit. He is saying that the Lord will uphold them and raise them up and give them a fresh start. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?
We can count on the Lord to help us when we feel like we are falling, and David experienced this in his own life many times. He starts the Psalm with praise to the Lord and says he can bless Him always because He is worthy, He is great, He is full of goodness and righteousness, patient, merciful, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, faithful, gracious, kind, generous etc. Rather than focus on the what ifs of our problems, things we wish would have gone differently, we have a choice. We can fix our eyes on the Lord and tell Him exactly how we are struggling and remember He hears us and as it says in verses 18-19, “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desire of all who fear Him; He also hears their cry and saves them.” The Lord is true to His promises and will support us when we fall, strengthen us when we are bent over and fill each need that we have.
As we seek the Lord and give Him praise, it takes our mind off of ourselves and focuses us on the One who able to truly help us. David says, “Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.” (verse 2) That doesn’t mean just blessing the Lord when I feel good, and things are going great but at those times we feel burdened. As we spend time with Him and reading His Word, we will also rise above our negative emotions, and experience God’s love and support and get a fresh start.
Challenge for today: Spend some moments just praising the Lord and share your heart with Him.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy
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