Too many times we’re guilty of negative self-talk. Would you believe we can make a difference in our emotional, spiritual, and physical well being by talking to ourselves?
The journal of David reminds us how he strengthened himself in the words of the Lord. When his soul was downcast, he chatted with his inner breath and penned beauty in caves and shepherd fields leaving pages of encouragement for us today.
O my soul, bless the Lord . . . .
I don’t know what kind of day he was having when he jotted down Psalm 103, but I think he must have been fairly overwhelmed with life. Like us, at times. There have been many psalms that have brought me through my day and long night.
Review your day, or the last week(s). How could it have been different if you reversed the negative by affirming yourself with a truth from God’s word? It wouldn’t change the circumstances, but it could change the way you deal with it.
Working in a doctor’s office, I am surrounded by those battling health and death, family and financial struggle, worried hearts believing a pill will mend it all.
We need hope. We need encouragement. The word hope means confident expectation and the word encouragement means to urge forward.
We can do that for one another. We can do that for ourselves.
When self says, “you can’t do this, you can’t get past this, this is all there is” . . . soul says, NOT! If we believe we can’t . . . we won’t!
So, when faith dims, make Psalm 103 your prayer . . . aloud. Speak the word of God over your health, your circumstances, your children, your life . . . and into the face of the one who is trying to bring you down, down, down.
Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget none of His benefits. He forgives all your offenses. He heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the pit. He surrounds you with grace and compassion. He contents you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s. Psalm 103:1-5
How did David get from I think I can to I know I can . . . I think He can to I know He can. How can we?
The shepherd-king got through his day and his life by coaching his soul, remembering the goodness and greatness of God. I’m sure in the midst of despair, he was built up by drinking in the custom designed beauty surrounding him. Believing the unlimited God.
So, take time to chat with you today while remembering the promises of this special psalm: He forgives, heals, redeems, surrounds and contents . . .
May self and soul echo good things over your life.
Verna
Thank you Verna, I needed to read this tonight! Think I’ll go and read all of Psalm 103 before I go to bed.
. . . one of my favorite times to read, to insure sweet slumber. Reading together – far apart 🙂 Love you, Glenda!
Thank you — Needed that today! Thanks! Rick =)
Thanks for your faithful visits, Rick. Keep (positive) self-speaking – hope things get better. Bless your day!
Verna,
Your post is timely and encouraging.
It was easier living my journey in God’s story than writing the first three chapters for the requested proposals.
Following your lead, I’ll write out and post on my desk Psalm 103:1-5 as a visual reminder of our Redeemers grace, love, and fellowship.
Write on!
I was just talking about you yesterday (praise, of course) and here you show up at my cyber-door! Thanks for loving comment, Carolyn.
Wonderful!! Life and Death are in the power of the tongue. What a man thinkith so He is…
. . . for sure, Barb. We need to give ourselves a spiritual pep-talk to meet the moment! Miss you!
There are so many times we need to drown out the voice of the accuser with the truth! Great post Verna!
The only way to shut him up – truth bullets. You bless me with your visits, Lori.
Thanks for this great reminder, Verna. If God is for us, who can be against us!
No one . . we only need to walk the path God has designed for us. Thanks, Laura and happy birthday!
Thanks to my sister, Ruth, I was able to read your inspiring message…Keep up the good work of encouraging all who read your messages. God is surely working in you to spread His words of leading us and strengthening our faith in Him. May God continue to bless your work for Him….Cathy
Well, thanks to your sister, Ruth (who I love) now we got to visit! Thank you so much for the encouraging comments, Cathy!