Dear Ones,
Happy Weekend to you! Today I’m going to spend time in the kitchen but also bring in the chairs and table from our balcony and get the shovel out as we get set for cooler weather ahead. Emoji
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Don’t we all love when we are with a friend and totally wrapped up in close conversation. We notice that they are attentive to what we have to say and don’t have one eye on their phone or in a hurried mode to do whatever is next, but they are really listening. It seems to be rare today as we see couples out eating together and not even conversing with each other but busy on their phones.

I loved what I read today from Psalm 116 as the writer is expressing love for the Lord because He hears his voice and listens. Yes, the Lord really listens to us! In fact, He even bends his ear towards us and listens intently. The Psalmist was in a troubled spot and sounds desperate and didn’t know which way to turn as death stared him in the face. But he knew what to do for He called out to God for help to save his life. He remembers how gracious and compassionate the Lord is and would make things right. Therefore, he could relax and rest in His presence.

Haven’t we all had times when we have felt weak or panic-stricken and we call out to the Lord to help us.  As we express our thankfulness to Him, we can give him our burdensome load and experience His wonderful peace. We might say, Lord, I feel so much lighter, now that you are carrying my load and I am set free to do your will.

Today I also read Psalm 57 when David is hiding from King Saul in a cave and felt like he was surrounded by fierce lions; but he is confident the Lord has heard him, and he desires to sing and give thanks and praise to the Lord.  Can we do that when we are in a tight place, be so sure the Lord has heard that we praise and worship Him, before we know the outcome. Let us place our full trust in Him.

Challenge for today: Memorize Psalm 116:1-2 “I love the Lord because He hears my voice, my pleas for mercy. I will call on Him as long as I live because He turns His ear toward me.
Blessings on your weekend and prayers and love, Judy