Let’s continue working on defeating the lies we’ve been believing.
Do you remember the steps from the first blog (Truths to Hold On To)?
- Identify the lie the enemy fed you.
- Find the truths in God’s Word and what He has spoken to you.
- Speak or pray those truths out loud until you believe them and act in that belief.
- Rebuke the enemy.
- Thank God for anything and everything.
Today, let’s look at Psalm 65.
Psalm 65
1What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,
2for you answer our prayers.
All of us must come to you.
3Though we are overwhelmed by our sins,
you forgive them all.
4What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What festivities await us
inside your holy Temple.
5You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God our savior.
You are the hope of everyone on earth,
even those who sail on distant seas.
6You formed the mountains by your power
and armed yourself with mighty strength.
7You quieted the raging oceans
with their pounding waves
and silenced the shouting of the nations.
8Those who live at the ends of the earth
stand in awe of your wonders.
From where the sun rises to where it sets,
you inspire shouts of joy.
9You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile.
The river of God has plenty of water;
it provides a bountiful harvest of grain,
for you have ordered it so.
10You drench the plowed ground with rain,
melting the clods and leveling the ridges.
You soften the earth with showers
and bless its abundant crops.
11You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
12The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture,
and the hillsides blossom with joy.
13The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep,
and the valleys are carpeted with grain.
They all shout and sing for joy!
Truths for today:
- He is worthy of praise
- He answers my prayers
- He forgives me
- He invites me in
- He gives me joy
- He is faithful
- He is my Savior
- He is my hope
- He is Creator
- He is strong and powerful
- He is sovereign over creation
- He is worthy of awe
- He is worth getting excited over
- He cares for His creation
- He is Provider
Wow, what a beautiful Psalm. This one really sounds like a song, doesn’t it. Go ahead and read it out loud. It’s packed full of truth. I hope it encourages you today. Think of the times He has been these things for you; if you need to be reminded, ask Him to bring them back to your mind—and maybe write them down. You can also ask to experience Him in a new way you’ve never seen or noticed before; please share them with us.
I want to share one with you really quick (I can’t remember if I’ve shared it yet or not.) This year I have seen Him as Provider a lot. I really needed new clothes, and God provided in so many ways. People gave me so many clothes, and I found clothes for really good deals. I had a yard sale where people gave me things to sell, and whatever didn’t sell, I looked through. God even let me buy a few things new. I have so many beautiful new clothes to enjoy this summer, and I am so grateful. Thank You, God!
Have a good week, everyone!
