Be Glad!

Psalm 69:29-36

29 I am in pain and distress;
may your salvation, O God, protect me.

30 I will praise God's name in song
and glorify him with thanksgiving.

31 This will please the LORD more than an ox,
more than a bull with its horns and hoofs.

32 The poor will see and be glad—
you who seek God, may your hearts live!

33 The LORD hears the needy
and does not despise his captive people.

34 Let heaven and earth praise him,
the seas and all that move in them,

35 for God will save Zion
and rebuild the cities of Judah.
Then people will settle there and possess it;

36 the children of his servants will inherit it,
and those who love his name will dwell there.

Bee's Thoughts:

Even in his pain and sorrow, the writer had learnt to praise God. He knew God personally and had great faith in Him.

How much do I know my God? Can I still praise Him in my sorrow? Do I know what pleases Him?

I have been reading John 15 lately as part of my church's study on the Masterlife's series. It has helped me to understand the meaning of discipleship and friendship.

Dear Lord,
Let me remain in You and in Your love. Let me be Your friend just like You have been my friend. A friend who knows what's in Your heart, a friend who is willing to lay down my life for You.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.