Joy and Protection

Donna Braman

PRAISING THAT BRINGS JOY AND PROTECTION

Scripture Reading: Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, My God in whom I trust."

I awakened with a song of praise in my heart. Oh how my heart rejoices in you my Lord.  YOU are my strong shelter in times of trouble and stress, my hiding place to whom I may continually go. Oh how you so lovingly provide for me, my Shepherd who guides and protects me, my Champion who upholds my cause as His child and defends my interests. My bridegroom who delights in me, my God who is mighty to save, who rests in His love for me and rejoices over me with singing, with shouts of joy.  You are my inheritance, my share in life, the One who satisfies my longing soul and fills my hungry soul with goodness. Oh how I search for you upon wakening with a thirst to be in your presence.

I praise you this day for Your Love and Your wisdom.  You are too wise to ever make a mistake, too loving to ever do anything unkind.  You act on my behalf accomplishing what concerns me and fulfilling Your purpose for me as I call on You.  Thank You that You love me deeply and tenderly.  You are compassionate and gracious, full of lovingkindness, ready to forgive, patiently considerate, and generous beyond imagining.  You desire my love today and I desire yours. Oh how you rejoice to do good things for me today.  You delight to give me the desires of my heart as I delight myself in You.  How precious is Your love to me.  O God, Hashem, O, King of the Universe. I sing for joy as I take refuge in the shadow of Your wings as I bow before you today covered in the Tallit and in the healing wings of your mighty arms. I graciously wrap myself in your love, my lover, my life, my joy. My heart remains faithful!

SEED WORD:
Let us get our hearts on the one that matters and you Will delight in the goodness of Him. Go ahead and lay your burdens down to Him today and see if He won't breathe a newness in you.  Praise Him in the midst of your trouble and see how quickly you go through it. Watch a small child love on his Father and see how quickly that Father gives the child his desires.  Go ahead and ask Him for your hearts desire today!