Friday, September 28, 2012

"God remains the strength of my heart!"

“Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.  But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.  For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.  …Look at these wicked people - enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.  Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?  

So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!  Then I went into Your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. Truly, You put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction…. When You arise, O Lord, You will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning… Then I realized how bitter I had become, how pained I had been by all I had seen… 

Yet I still belong to You; You hold my right hand.  You guide me with Your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.  Whom have I in heaven but You? I desire You more than anything on earth.  My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.  Those who desert Him will perish, for You destroy those who abandon You.  But as for me, how good it is to be near God!  I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things You do.” 
~Psalm 73 ❤❤

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