Psalm 37:4 is a favorite verse of mine. Because of today’s devotion, I have seen this verse in a new way. I have learned that the first part of the verse is so important. In order for Him to give us the desires of our heart, we first need to delight ourselves in Him. Spending time in the Word & in prayer are important ways to delight in Him. But I hadn’t seen what Sarah Young pointed out, “let Him become the Desire of your heart.” That is so true! Especially when I put that together with the first part of the devotion, “People think that thoughts are fleeting and worthless, but yours are precious to Me.” I read that too fast and thought it said “people think that YOUR thoughts are fleeting and worthless...” Even though I misread this, it hit too close to home. I have been extremely hurt by people who unknowingly distracted by their own stuff, are not really listening to me. When it happens at the wrong time, I have come to believe that my words must be worthless.
American life moves faster than ever. That contributes to our inability to slow down and just enjoy a simple conversation. Even the social media use of Twitter feeds into this type of lifestyle. With Twitter you are only allowed 140 characters to get your message across in a “tweet.” The one I really don’t like is Snap Chat. You snap a photo and send it, but the receiver only has 10 seconds to view the photo. It then disappears to never be seen again! Sometimes we behave like we are a live Twitter feed. I can tell when I am talking to someone and over their head is a little cartoon bubble, “Her 140 characters have run out!”
I am thankful for the reminder today that God loves me and listens with a smile on His heart. “His Spirit, who lives within me, helps me to think His thoughts.” God always makes time for me. As His thoughts become my thoughts, the less I am hurt by the words or actions of others. I begin to see others through His eyes. I began to understand with His heart. The key...He is becoming the only desire of my heart.
Delighting in Him,
mama eydie
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