1. What are you panting for? The Psalm begins with "As the deer pants for the water, so my soul pants for you." Are you panting/thirsting for God? Or are you greatly desiring just the things that you want from God?
2. What causes you to weep? Verse three says, "My tears have been my food day and night." Are you weeping because of hurts done to you? Or, are you crying with the things that break the heart of the Father? Jesus wept over the corruption of humanity. He didn't weep because of the cross or the pain that he had to face, or that all his friends had deserted him. May we weep for the lost, hurting and broken world.
3. What do you remember? Verse 4 - "These things I remember." What are you remembering? The Hebrew concept of memory is not just with the mind, but also with the mouth. To remember is to retell what you recall. Brother Fount reminded us about the power of our testimony. So, be careful what you are speaking. Speak truth - speak in faith - speak hope. Even if you can't recall anything good that God is or has done, at least remember creation, the cross and your salvation.
Be encouraged today that Jesus wants to move in awesome ways as we join Him in the Father's heart. And remember as you seek Him "never settle for less than more."
So, I thought this was so good!! I really appreciated him having so much Scripture to back up every word. Many today just have "good" concepts.
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