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Thou Hast Turned for Me my Mourning into Dancing
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; to the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 30:11-12
Yesterday I went into mourning when I heard the election results. Was it a surprise? No. Did I think I'd be ready for it. Yes. Was it devastating anyway. YES For a while I was very upset and scared. But then I got to thinking...and to prayer.
I was thinking of something Pastor said on Sunday. His sermon is in my music list if you want to hear it precisely, but I think the definition he gave for revival went something like this. Revival is the removal of every obstacle to the Holy Spirit.
How obvious it is that we need revival in our country. The election result was almost inevitable, considering the vast difference of opinion between the majority of Americans and those of us who seek the Lord's will.
In prayer, I am reminded of several things...
1. God is Almighty and He is still on His Throne.
2. I am no better than anyone else, because I am a horrible sinner.
3. It is only by the sacrificial death of Jesus that I can be anything else.
4. It is by faith in Him that I am clothed in His righteousness, a righteousness that I don’t deserve.
5. Our country might be no better or no worse than Sodom or Gomorrah. Were it for 10 people He would not have destroyed those cities. Is there not a remnant in America that still loves Him?
If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:33-34
It is true that joy comes in the morning. I am no longer mourning, though I am not happy, I am dancing to the music of the angels. I am rejoicing that God is still Almighty and no matter who else thinks he is "messiah", I know Who my Master is.
How much more important is it, now that the darkness is falling deeper, to be a light and reflection of Him. A light shines brighter in the darkest part of the night. Those who have chattering teeth and empty bellies because of the circumstances of the world will be drawn to our warmth and light. Do not turn them away. Draw them in, draw them close, draw them to the Heart and Truth of Jesus.
Then will our country turn from wickedness and be forgiven, for the Lord promises to hear us and heal our land, should we do so. A light shining in the darkness cannot be divided, it can only be multiplied.
Sons and Daughters of the King! Arise and Shine Forth!
Yesterday I went into mourning when I heard the election results. Was it a surprise? No. Did I think I'd be ready for it. Yes. Was it devastating anyway. YES For a while I was very upset and scared. But then I got to thinking...and to prayer.
I was thinking of something Pastor said on Sunday. His sermon is in my music list if you want to hear it precisely, but I think the definition he gave for revival went something like this. Revival is the removal of every obstacle to the Holy Spirit.
How obvious it is that we need revival in our country. The election result was almost inevitable, considering the vast difference of opinion between the majority of Americans and those of us who seek the Lord's will.
In prayer, I am reminded of several things...
1. God is Almighty and He is still on His Throne.
2. I am no better than anyone else, because I am a horrible sinner.
3. It is only by the sacrificial death of Jesus that I can be anything else.
4. It is by faith in Him that I am clothed in His righteousness, a righteousness that I don’t deserve.
5. Our country might be no better or no worse than Sodom or Gomorrah. Were it for 10 people He would not have destroyed those cities. Is there not a remnant in America that still loves Him?
If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:33-34
It is true that joy comes in the morning. I am no longer mourning, though I am not happy, I am dancing to the music of the angels. I am rejoicing that God is still Almighty and no matter who else thinks he is "messiah", I know Who my Master is.
How much more important is it, now that the darkness is falling deeper, to be a light and reflection of Him. A light shines brighter in the darkest part of the night. Those who have chattering teeth and empty bellies because of the circumstances of the world will be drawn to our warmth and light. Do not turn them away. Draw them in, draw them close, draw them to the Heart and Truth of Jesus.
Then will our country turn from wickedness and be forgiven, for the Lord promises to hear us and heal our land, should we do so. A light shining in the darkness cannot be divided, it can only be multiplied.
Sons and Daughters of the King! Arise and Shine Forth!
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