Every day, my dog and I go for a long walk. Not as fast as she used to be, she takes awhile to warm up, which means she stops. She sniffs. She pulls on the leash to slow down and enjoy each and every brilliant smell. Meanwhile, i want to get my walking pace up and get through this cold walk. Perspective. She waits for these walks. I want to get through the walks not freezing.
I think, sometimes, this is how I approach life. I need to get through this thing and then…Or, looking back say, I did survive. I made it. I forget delight. I forget taking a deep breath where I am and remembering truth. Not just: One more hour and I’m done.
So, this morning i have open in my lap, Psalm 145. Pause. Take a deep breath. Take another another deep breath. Side note, do you ever forget to breathe deeply? That your breathing is shallow? Just me? Honestly, tho, that is part of this rushing! I forget to breathe deeply.
“The Lord upholds all those [of His own] who fall And raises up all those who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to You [in hopeful expectation], And You give them their food in due time. You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is [unwaveringly] righteous in all His ways And gracious and kind in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call on Him, To all who call on Him in truth (without guile). He will fulfill the desire of those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience]; He also will hear their cry and will save them.”
Psalms 145:14-19 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/psa.145.14-19.AMP
Even in this small part of Psalm 145, I am reminded of truth.
The Lord:
- Upholds all who fall
- Raises up those bowed down
- Gives food
- Open our hands
- Is near to all who call
- Is gracious and kind
- Fulfill the desire of those who worship
- Will hear our cry and SAVE
So, as I put a pin in this past year today, I will remember that God has upheld me, my family, my loved ones. He does raise me up in good and bad. He provides. He is here. He is near. He is gracious and kind. He hears my prayers, my cries. He does answer me when I call.
A very happy new year to you.
Now i need to go take my dog for a walk and drag and sniff extravaganza.
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