Psalms | Kristi's Morning Devotional

I’m sharing a devotional that I posted about 3 years ago. It’s what was on my heart this morning.

When I woke up I was thinking about faithfulness; my faithfulness to my family and friends, my faithfulness to myself and to the Lord. I realize that many times I fall short to all of them. My intentions are good, my desire is there but through my own lack and circumstances I fail.

However, God NEVER fails to be faithful! Amen!

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1 KJV

God is always there and He always will be. We fail in not recognizing His faithfulness but He never fails in being faithful. You know as well as I do that the sun will come up this morning, the tides will ebb and flow, the birds will sing, flowers will bloom and the sun will set this evening. He is faithful.

“Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.” Psalm 119:90 KJV

God’s faithfulness wasn’t just for one segment of time but it is for all generations! If it were, then God wouldn’t be faith-full. Full of faith – filled with faith – God can NEVER not be faithful! He was, He is and He will be and we can trust Him in that.

So I will say with King Solomon this morning
“We are still alive because the Lord’s faithful love never ends.
23 Every morning he shows it in new ways! You are so very true and loyal!
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my God, and I trust him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 ERV

Look for the Father’s faithfulness today!

I overslept this morning. For some, my statement makes them chuckle because they know me as one of their early rising friends. But really I slept until 5:15 – not a common occurence. I so enjoy my morning quiet with the Lord, watching the sun come up, hearing the birds start their morning songs and having my coffee and time with all of you.

So since I overslept it seems only appropriate that I share what God’s word has to say about rest and sleep.

The practicality of the God of Word is ingenious! Large or small there is no problem that it doesn’t address.

“There are some who ask, “Who will be good to us?”
Let your kindness, LORD, shine brightly on us.
7 You brought me more happiness than a rich harvest
of grain and grapes.
8 I can lie down and sleep soundly
because you, LORD, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:6-8 ERV

In the King James, verse 8 says that “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” …lay down in peace and dwell in safety – that will give you a good night’s sleep.

This goes along with a verse in Isaiah that tells us how to live in peace – stress free, free of anxiety and fear.

“The LORD gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm.
4 So always trust the LORD because he is forever
our mighty rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4 CEV

When we keep God and His Word as the center of our focus we will be in perfect peace and we will rest and sleep in safety.

Here’s to a day of peace and rest!

Category: Psalms

Faithfulness

Overslept