#wtsdevo psalms

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Pouring Out (#wtsdevo Psalms)

“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalms 62:8

Sometimes when I pray, I find myself listing off things I want or things people have asked me to pray for. This isn’t inherently bad- but typically these requests aren’t what is immediately on my mind.

Somewhere along the line I formed some kind of prayer formula. I decided one way or another that I prayed in list form- going down the line of what or who I had to pray for or about.

Although God does listen to these prayers and they aren’t bad or wrong, when I read the prayers of the Psalms or when I read other prayers throughout the Bible I recognize most of them aren’t really this way.

Most frequently in my readings, prayer is a massive, intimate pouring out of the heart to God. The person would divulge crippling fears, sins or other heavy topics. The kind that weigh you down.

I realized while reading these prayers that although my methodology wasn’t bad, it was allowing me to distance myself from God in it’s own way. I was able to ask for what I needed to without pouring out my heart. It was a way for me to hold back some level of trust from Him.

When I do pour out my heart to God now however, I always leave the prayer feeling different. Feeling as though I’ve encountered the Holy Spirit- that I’ve grown closer to the Lord.

Friends, today as you pray- no matter if it is 5 minutes or an hour, really pour out your heart to Him. He is trustworthy. He is our refuge.

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Devotional Series: Psalms (#wtsdevo Psalms)

By: Autumn // Personal // Walk the Same

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We are Just the Same (#wtsdevo Psalms)

I can pick out and recognize the voice of my friends even if we were lost in the middle of a chaotic crowd. But this isn't something special that I can only do. Most of us have this ability of being able to recognize someone just from a voice or something else simply because we know them so well. The more time we spend with someone, the more accustomed we get to his/her actions, thoughts and behaviors.

However the more time we spend with people, we are more likely to reflect some of them in us and vice versa. Naturally we know each other so well that we can even go as far as to predict what their thoughts are and what they may plan on doing next.

This dynamic isn't any different when it comes to our relationship with God. The more quality time we spend with Him, the more likely we are to grow reflecting all of Him into our very own lives. And when this transformation happens in us, no matter the chaos or noise outside, His voice will still stand out above everything else we know.

It almost sounds like we are the same.

We are the same indeed when we live life with God by our side. I pray that we all as Christians, choose to be around God more that we may grow up to be more like Him.

"Now you’ve got my feet on the life path, all radiant from the shining of your face. Ever since you took my hand, I’m on the right way." - Psalm 16:11

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Devotional Series: Psalms (#wtsdevo psalms)

By: Jude \ Personal // Walk the Same

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Empty Hearts Made Full (#wtsdevo Psalms)

“Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:6-8

    I love the psalms for the way they remind me of God’s love and of truths about my Savior that so easily slip from my forgetful heart. I’m continually amazed by the way I see God moving through His Word, speaking comfort to my spirit in those times when I fall for the lie that it all depends on me.

    Psalm 62:6-8 offers comfort that I need daily: “Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.”

    Without fail, I find that the psalms clear away and banish all the lies that the enemy daily tries to bombard me with. I think that the truths found in Psalm 62 so beautifully display this and the way that God works through the psalms to speak truth to our aching hearts.

    God is our rock and salvation. We never need to fear because the power of God cannot be shaken. All things depend on Him and we can trust Him with all things because He is our faithful refuge. We can pour out our hearts to Him because we know He will make us full.

    These truths appear on thin paper and in simple lettering, but the roots God creates in us through them are deep and unwavering, and they change the attitude of my heart each time I read them. Psalm 62 reminds me that God enables each of us to live a life that has His Word as its foundation. When I feel that that kind of life is impossible, the psalms remind me that “my salvation and my honor depend on God.” They remind me that I am never alone and that I can pour out my heart to my God, trusting at all times that He is faithful to take my empty heart and make it full.

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Devotional Series: Psalms (#wtsdevo Psalms)

By: Alexandria // Personal // Walk the Same

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"Carry me" (#wtsdevo Psalms)

A few days ago while I was getting some shopping done, I saw this rather enthusiastic boy of around 4 or 5, running around the store in his childish excitement. A while later, I could see him yawning and was lifting his hands up at his dad and saying in his cute childish voice "Carry me".

His dad did not hesitate and lifted his son up in his arms and the child lay his head on his father's shoulder.

It was a beautiful moment and it reminded me of God.

Regardless of who we are and where we come from, as Christian, we are all considered His own children. When things go topsy-turvy for us in our lives, He does not hesitate to lift us up and comfort us, relieving us from our weighty burdens.

Most of us grow up thinking that it is crucial and essential that we need to be taking care of everything ourselves. But this isn't the case for us, thanks to our beautiful God and His grace. He loves us just as we are and no matter our shortcomings, He is always ready to accept us. Even better, the Bible tells us that in our weakness, we are made strong through Him.

If you are that person who is holding onto weakness today, just look up to God and say "Carry me". He will lift you up and you'll experience a love that's so precious and beyond words.

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Devotional Series: Psalms (#wtsdevo psalms)

By: Elle \ Personal // Walk the Same // Color Movement