Where Have I Been?

Psalm 16

I’m sure I’m not the only one that is pretty proud when life is going good.  I tend to think

pretty highly of myself for good decisions made, positive interactions with family, friends

and co-workers.  Even want to pat myself on the back for the successes of my children.

And, believe it or not, somehow seem to think I’ve got it all under control!  And, you

know who else is pretty happy for me to take the credit?  Yes, Satan.

Ultimately, life happens and I find myself searching for God and answers to why things

aren’t the way that I had planned for them to be.  Imagine that; searching for God!?!

When in reality, as He promised, He was always with me.  It was I who wandered

away (on my own parade).

Life is filled with both blessings and trials and God desires to be involved in both.  I am

blessed with a heavenly Father that loves me so much that he sent His Son to pay for

my sins, short-comings and pride.

In Psalm 16, David gives credit where credit is due.  In verses 7 & 8 he writes:

I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.  I have

set the LORD always before me.  Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Prayer:  Father, thank you for your unconditional love for us.  I pray for an awakening in

your church and in the hearts of all believers during this Lenten season.  I pray that your

children may put you first in all that is done in your name.  That we realize we cannot do

Godly ministry without a hunger to know your will.  Help us to be still and take time to be

silent to listen for your voice.  In Your Son’s precious name.  Amen.

Trent Cronk