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February 16, 2022

 

I will bless the lord, oh my soul. And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 

I love modern music, but sometimes nothing can beat the drama (?) and soul of the older gospel anthems. 

Yahweh, you are worthy to be pleased. Above all things, above all others. Thank you for another day, it wasn’t like my usual. This morning I had to pick up someone earlier at the airport to take them to the office. By 10:30 I left and had to get some rest. When I got home I met PC at his home and it’s at that time, I really recognized one of the reasons he behaves the way he does: he has nothing to occupy his time. So his go-to is bacchanal. Sigh. Not much I could do about that, though a thought just came to mind that instead of a card, next time I should send a puzzle book.  May occupy his time better than sitting home doing nothing else but macoing. I know, I’m shameful. But I find it so hard that the person doesn’t even have one (1!) hobby or interest! How is that possible? Sorry, I just needed to clear my thoughts. And why am I sorry?! This is what a journal is for! Lol, sigh. Just don’t like having folks in my thoughts unless I’m praying for them, but was just in shock realising this. 

Yahweh. Each day you show me more things about myself. Things I need to develop and things that I need to remove from my spirit. It’s not always intentional but deep down (not that deep) there is that desire to be liked. Well liked is not the correct word: to get along with everybody. And my actions are usually geared to not upsetting the boat, especially personally. Professionally? Not a problem.  But I will try my best to avoid conflict. What the truth is: my life is a conflict, the very representation of God versus Satan. And though the end is already set, there is still a fight. So I have to remind myself of some things. 

  1. I will not make someone my enemy, but that does not mean that they won’t make an enemy out of me. We all have choices to make and I will choose to treat others with respect, but they can choose to respond with hate. 
  2. They may oppress me, but they will not overwhelm me. Yahweh is merciful to whom he will have mercy, and the good thing is? He will have mercy even to those who do others harm once they humble themselves.
  3. He will not let his name be put to shame. I have this theory (it’s like a scientific theory – which is something that has been repeatedly tested and proven true). When someone whose heart is tuned to Yahweh, who seeks to represent him is attacked, Yahweh will not let the weapons hit. And even if it does make a mark in the end, he will be vindicated. He will not let one of his own be put to shame. Lol. It’s not really my theory ehhh, it’s David’s. Okay, okay. It’s Yahweh’s fact. He has said it.

Psalm 60:12 – With God we will display great strength. He will trample our enemies. 

See?!! He will do it. I don’t have to. What I find hard to do is pray for my enemies to be destroyed. David did it all the time. Elijah called down two bears to destroy those who mocked him. But I don’t know if I would ever have the chutzpah to do that. And I think I am fearful if Yahweh would ever ask me to do such a thing. But for now I will do the other things that the Bible says to do. Which is: 

Matthew 5:44 – But I tell you this: love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. 

 

TODAY’S THANKFUL TALLY

  1. Midday rest!
  2. Additional insight into situations.
  3. Encouragement for today.

Thank you Yahweh for today. Thank you for seeing me through. (Singing) Your grace and mercy brought me through. I’m living this moment because of you. I want to thank you, and praise you too. Your grace and mercy brought me through. 


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