A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, August 18, 2024
Hey friends!
I love the book of Psalms. I love the heart of that book. Besides King David being one of my favorite people of the Bible, I love the poetic way it is written, and I love how relatable it is to life. And friends, today I really feel like there are some of us that are just struggling; feeling like everything is falling in around us and we are tired. Maybe you feel like the enemies are surrounding you and you wonder where God is in all of it. You’re feeling alone, broken, and invisible. Whatever discouragement you are feeling, I want you to hear me in this, you are not alone. You are not invisible. You are not too broken. You are not alone. God promises to never leave us or forsake us. Friends, take your despair and turn it to prayer. God can handle whatever is going on in your life. He already knows. He already has a plan. He is already working. He is already on His way. In Psalms we read time and time again from David that he comes so transparent to the Father crying out and then he turns to praise and thanksgiving. Let’s follow his example and take our despair to the Lord. And friends, we are so loved! He created us for love, let’s live in that love. Live from that love not striving towards, because you are so loved.
Read with me.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the Lord with music. Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation! Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close. Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Psalms 27:1-14
Amen. May your week be filled with joy and peace! You are so loved; Live loved friends!
About the author
Tracy Kelley is a follower of Jesus, mother, grandmother, author and speaker, living in Sulphur Springs, TX. She is the author of the book Living Loved, Learning to Live in the Fullness of Gods Love, where she shares encouragement from her daily journey and how God has shown His love to her through various trials. You can buy her book, find events, book her for your event, and follow her by going to her Facebook page, where you will always be greeted as friend! You can purchase her book at Good News Book Store in Sulphur Springs, TX; online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and most other major retailers.
