A Wife Loved Like The Church

“The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs. Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of him. For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command.” Psalm 33:6-9

“I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.” Psalm 63:6-8

“For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.” Psalm 61:5

“Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” Romans 2:4

“Then at last the people will look to their Creator and turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel. They will no linger look to their idols for help or worship what their own hands have made.” Isaiah 17:7-8

“In that day you will sing: “I will praise you, O Lord! You were angry with me, but not any more. Now you comfort me. See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”” Isaiah 12:1-2

“When you lift up your hands in prayer, I will not look. Though you offer many prayers, I will not listen, for your hands are covered with the blood of innocent victims. Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. “Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.”” Isaiah 1:15-18

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” Psalm 103:1-5

Not all of me praises the Lord. Parts, but not all. I made a list of who I am and realized that huge chucks of me don’t praise God. I was challenged by these verses, because I want all that I am to praise the Lord. He is good and worthy of my praise. My praise when I am on the mountain top and my praise when I am in the valley. No matter my circumstances all that I am should praise the Lord.

“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows – this is God, whose dwelling is holy.” Psalm 68:5