Psalm 97:1-12
Psalm 97 starts out with these words, "The Lord reigns" and the subtitle in my Bible (maybe yours too?) for this chapter also reads "The Lord Reigns." So we know right away what this entire chapter is about and we see a number of examples and descriptions of the Lord's strength, power, might and rule.
Psalm 97 prompted me to spend a little time thinking about the Lord reigning and what that means and looks like for me. Here are some of my thoughts: There's no doubt that the Lord is in control of my life. He's God and I am not. But the Lord reigning means so much more. First off, I want the Lord to reign in my life. But for that to be the case, I must recognize Him for who He is, willingly submit and then strive to follow and serve Him fully each day. That's a tall order and there are plenty of days I fall short. Maybe that's why we have new days--to give us a fresh start. There is nothing more peaceful, more satisfying, more confirming than to look back at the end of day and know that, today the Lord reigned in me.
So what does the Lord reigning mean to you and your life? Any examples you want to share? Tami W.
The question about how do you show your love for God. That is a good one. I know God has opened my eyes so much! He has really helped me. It is really funny, though because when you are bothered by the things that God is bothered by, people will question you. People will say things like "you are too picky", or "you are too serious". That is where we are met with, are we going to please Christ or others. I struggle with this, because I have realized I let peoples comments get to me. I begin to question myself. God continues to show me, look you can trust me, continue what you are doing, don't look to others that are bring you down. It is pretty amazing how God gives you His desires. God will help you to stand bold. It is so helpful when you have God's Word in your heart. I know my day is so much better when I read His Word. His Word will come to mind right at the perfect timing, thank you Lord for that.
Being unemployed for 7 months...had surgery on Tuesday, January 18th...divorced on Wednesday, January 19th (after 33 yrs)...car lease is up in March.........AND YET, being able to walk in true God-given peace through the midst of all of these things causes me to recognize as never before that GOD REIGNS! He gets sweeter as the seconds go by!
I was reading this in my car this morning before work and listening to Klove.
That song "Day by Day" came on, it says Day after day our God is reigning
He's never shaken, my hope is in the Lord
Time after time our God is faithful
Trustworthy Savior, my hope is in the Lord.
And I really felt the Lord just sayin.
"Hey Michael, I'll always be faithful to you."
And it was really a refreshing God moment, something I just haven't had in so long.
The Lord just always knows where we are.
God reigning to me means that the God of this universe, who is never shaken, cares enough about little me to set it up that the time I would happen to be reading your blog and my Bible a song comes on the radio telling me how much He loves me.
I'm so blessed.
The Lord reigning in my life means...
1) Honesty - because I was a liar and a good one at that
2) Stealing - I was a thief
but my biggest struggle is my finances. I am committed with my tithe. It's where I spend the rest. I believe I can budget a whole lot better and if I can allow God to reign in my finances, than I would have peace in my heart about certain bills or financial situations such as health insurance, life insurance and things of that nature. Lord, help me to allow you to truly be Lord of MY LIFE...all of it!!!
The Lord reigning in my life means he's in control although at times i think i am.I know i have a long ways to go to fully submit to the Lord. I thank God that he will not give up on me till his work in me is done .Praise God !
I love The Lord Jesus.I believe He has saved me and I long to be obedient. I know He loves me. I was immersed after 45 years of being a devote Catholic. I believe baptism means trusting Christ for my salvation and to carry my cross as He did. So tell me am I not saved because I don't tithe? I don't tithe because I don't work outside the home to earn money. My husband is the sole wage earner. He is against tithing. He doesn't go to church. Isn't interested in anything Spiritual. I love serving in Jesus Name and he lets me. But I don't agree time is adequate for tithing. My time is spent to the extent that now my health is involved. I don't preach at him which is one reason we are still together after so long. Being unequally yoked is having it's toll on my 43 years of marriage, my mind and my "church" life.