I was reflecting on this scripture this morning and the thought that, as leaders, it is guaranteed that we will experience disappointment and hurt at some point along our journey.
The hurt can be from missed expectations of those close to us or dismay as we actively observe the hearts and actions of man.
When these times come, we need to petition the Lord to:
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalms 51:10 AMP
It is not unusual – and even expected- that we leaders have a godly standard against which we measure our thoughts and actions as well as those of others.
Unfortunately, we can become despondent to the point where anger or disappointment can literally grip our spirits and steal our peace and joy.
I am grateful that the Word of the Lord offers a way out:
“He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. [Ps 34:18; Is 57:15; 61:1; Luke 4:18]”
Psalms 147:3 AMP
I am also grateful that the God we serve desires to actively engage with us and fight for us:
“For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].”
Hebrews 4:15-16 AMP
As we trust that God is working things out for our good, we have the burden and responsibility to walk in love. Scripture reminds us:
“Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].”
Proverbs 10:12 AMP
Lord, we surrender all to you!
In closing, this is my prayer:
“It is my own eager expectation and hope, that [looking toward the future] I will not disgrace myself nor be ashamed in anything, but that with courage and the utmost freedom of speech, even now as always, Christ will be magnified and exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.”
Philippians 1:20 AMP
Let us be open to Gods handy work as he wants to heal us:
“He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. [Ps 34:18; Is 57:15; 61:1; Luke 4:18]”
Psalms 147:3 AMP
“Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!”
2 Corinthians 9:15 AMP
Amen!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit.
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted and return to You.”
Psalms 51:10-13 AMP
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