tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224805318264419636.post4614634144760304483..comments2023-07-10T03:51:36.736-04:00Comments on By His Grace: Psalm FridayJeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08925945920002077315noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224805318264419636.post-23400314530208357122008-08-21T22:36:00.000-04:002008-08-21T22:36:00.000-04:00I am so excited we are on this psalm together. Thi...I am so excited we are on this psalm together. This is MY psalm, God has had me here many times. I cannot wait to see what you uncover and the background and explanation you give on this rich communication. Don't mean to flatter, but this is true. Sister you are gifted in "digging" and brushing the scripture nuggets that make them shine in all directions. Thank you for sharing what you have seen in these passages and whatever God lays on your heart.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02020378322138709035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224805318264419636.post-79748230756340921522008-08-15T15:19:00.000-04:002008-08-15T15:19:00.000-04:00Blessings Jenifer...It's so good to know the G...Blessings Jenifer...It's so good to know the Good Shepherd! It's so good to be reading your Psalm Friday with Psalm 23!<BR/><BR/>I shall not want...or I have no wants...but either way, I will SEEK the Lord first! This Psalm starts off with the "Lord is My Shepherd"...if you don't start with knowing and allowing Him to be your Shepherd...you may have wants and many wants. It's only after you allow Him to be your Shepherd...really...in all things<BR/>that you will not want. <BR/><BR/>How true and sound your words and wisdom! How beautiful the illustration of Our Good Shepherd!<BR/><BR/>Whenever I want or fear< I lean on Him...whenever I'm in trouble, this is the Psalm that quickly rises up inside of me. I sing a version I learned while very young. Some time the words are not all there and I need to refresh in His WORD! <BR/><BR/>I wanted to say...oh Jenifer "this is one of my favorites," but I am finding I have too many favorites recently...and Psalm 23 is much more than a favorite...it is my sustenance...my daily manna, my psalm that is right on the gasp of my breathe...when troubled, when refreshed, when fearful, when in the valley, when triumphantly making it through the mountains, when fearing for my safety, when in need of rest, when in want of being filled, when realizing my emptiness, when seeking His guidance or will, when looking to those soft, gentle hands of My Shepherd, when acknowledging a need of His rod and staff!<BR/><BR/>My initial response to "Shall not want" is there are far too many in society...but clearly here in a Third world country with so much poverty...to have and be asking or demanding for justices of having their daily needs met...much before seeking their spiritual needs being met. Many Christians are choosing to first address their physical needs before trying to share Jesus. My eyes are clearly open and though many are suffering from the economic crisis, loss of jobs, homes, etc.<BR/>we are still a selfish people in all parts of the world. Most say that USA is the most giving and the most blessed! But sadly I see a selfish nature... a"me-first" mentality. Of course, we all have basic needs that must be met and we search instinctively to fill those needs. It is Jesus who wants to fill as you put so well! You and your words once more bless and bring glory to the Word of God!<BR/><BR/>Be blessed as you bless through speaking the Truth. Thank you! Thank You, Lord for Jenifer!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6224805318264419636.post-51942887610188455522008-08-15T11:10:00.000-04:002008-08-15T11:10:00.000-04:00Oh Jennifer, you are so awesome. Thank you for li...Oh Jennifer, you are so awesome. Thank you for listening to our Heavenly Father, as He prompts you to share these words. <BR/>I opened you blog to see "I shall not want", and was immediately thinking, "Well, I know why I am reading this, today." My hubby is still out of work. We know that something is brewing in the near future. But, that is not today, and that means that no paychecks are being deposited. I do have faith, and God has been faithfully meeting our needs both physically and spiritually. I do know that He will supply all our needs, but I am human with failings. Oh I cried yesterday as I was balancing the check books and looking toward paying some bills. Then, it was just like God, a rebate AT&T Visa card for $100 dollars came in the mail (from the purchase of my husbands cell phone - months earlier). Okay, I get it. Don't worry, don't want, "I will supply all your needs."<BR/>Anyway, you post was just added confirmation. <BR/>Loved it, and love your heart!Lisa@BlessedwithGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071661413559588422noreply@blogger.com