I will not be shaken!

I was privileged to share in a Memorial service today for a wonderful man who lived his life well. He was well respected and admired in the community. Even though his ill health caught him by surprise, he was faithful to God, even until the end. It was interesting that he even prepared his own readings and songs for his memorial service, which is not common nowadays. One of the passages he chose was from Psalm 16, which really spoke to us. If I reflect over the Psalm these are the words that struck me:

"I will bless the Lord who guides me;
    even at night my heart instructs me.
⁸ I know the Lord is always with me.    I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." - Psalm 16

Is this my experience of God? Do I remember that God is with me always and that I will not be shaken - no matter what comes my way?

Reflect on these two verses and may God guide you deeper into his Grace.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

16 - Saint Patricks Day

I am taking the liberty of skipping a few days in our countdown to Easter, just for the sake of St. Patricks Day. It seemed too good an opportunity to miss, especially as Patrick was such a key figure in the life of the Christian faith, most evident in his Irish Legacy. His blessings and quotes are many, but I am leaving us with two today. As we read them, may we also bless others with the same sentiments:

"He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all."

 "I bind unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, His might to stay,
His ear to hearken to my need.
The wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, His shield to ward;
The word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to be my guard."

And of course our Scripture comes from Psalm 16, which also speaks of BLESSING.


Psalm 16:7-8
"I will bless the Lord who guides me;
    even at night my heart instructs me.
I know the Lord is always with me.
    I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me."

Be Blessed.
Living in Grace
D3LM3

Practising the presence of God

I am enjoying reading (again) Brother Lawrence's book "The Practice of the Presence of God." It is really inspiring. Here is a little snippet from this book. I pray that it may inspire the start of your week. Grace and peace to you.

“He does not ask much of us, 
merely a thought of Him from time to time, 
a little act of adoration, 
sometimes to ask for His grace, 
sometimes to offer Him your sufferings, 
at other times to thank Him for the graces, past and present, 
He has bestowed on you, 
in the midst of your troubles to take solace in Him as often as you can. 
Lift up your heart to Him during your meals and in company;
the least little remembrance will always be the most pleasing to Him. 
One need not cry out very loudly; 
He is nearer to us than we think.”

I LOVE IT!!!

Psalm 16:8 -  I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Living in Grace
D3LM3