Saturday, January 5, 2008

from Psalm 40

i identify...

Be pleased, O LORD, to save me; come quickly to help me. I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer.

i am awed...

Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.

i am encouraged...

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

and now...

I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth.

I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.