From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>
To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"
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Sent: Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Subject: 3-3-25 THOUGHTS
3-3-25 THOUGHTS
David pleads for God to answer his prayers in a world where the sons of men loved the worthless and aimed to deceive. He knows that “the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself;”
He says that God desires “the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD.” Ps 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” In trust, David says You have put gladness in my heart and “8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.”
Ps 4:1-8 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. 2 O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him. 4 Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD. 6 Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?" Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD! 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.
My Prayer:
Lord, be gracious to us and comfort us in a difficult world. Give us peace in sleep, O Father. Put gladness in our hearts as we seek to serve You in Christ Jesus. Set us apart for Yourself, O God.
May we offer the sacrifices of righteousness as we trust in You. We love and honor and praise You our God. In Jesus name, Amen.