Strength of soul

Celebrating at “The Embers” a few years ago

This sweet memory near Father’s Day reminds me of the gratefulness King David expressed in the Psalm below.

Just as our marriage requires my whole heart, giving thanks for God’s steadfast love exalts God’s character, strengthening our souls.

Those on high sing of God’s glory and those who are lowly acknowledge His help with thanksgiving. No wonder David was helped, he regarded himself as lowly. #callonHim

God’s greatness will stand. Our purpose will also be fulfilled as we give thanks with our whole heart.

God does not forsake His work. Even more amazing is that we are the work of His hands (Psalm 100:3), fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

Lord, help us to be bold, strengthened by the truth of your steadfast love, which endures forever. Thank you for all the faithful fathers who have exemplified this truth in their families. -Teresa #purposeful #strong #bold

Give Thanks to the Lord

Of David.

Psalm 138:1-8 (ESV)*

1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
    before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
    and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
    for you have exalted above all things
    your name and your word.[a]
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
    my strength of soul you increased.[b]

4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
    for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
    for great is the glory of the Lord.
6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
    but the haughty he knows from afar.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
    and your right hand delivers me.
8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
    your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
    Do not forsake the work of your hands.Read full chapter*Bible gateway.com

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 138:2 Or you have exalted your word above all your name
  2. Psalm 138:3 Hebrew you made me bold in my soul with strength

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