Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Then I realized that my heart was bitter...

Psalm 73 highlights that blew me away! Asaph sounds like he wrote this yesterday.

But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.
3 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.
4 They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.
5 They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.

13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?
14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.
15 If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people.

16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!
17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.
21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.
22 I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.

23 Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.
26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

1 comment:

Derrick Logan said...

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts the other day! I came across that stuffchristianslike blog too; some pretty funny stuff on there. It is true that the style of music in church is a deal maker/breaker for so many. On one hand it's disappointing but on the other hand it shows you how much of an impact music has on people.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for rockin' out with us every weekend!

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