Friday, October 30, 2009

Daily Devotional- My Head Lifted Up

istock_000001552360xsmallPsalm 3:3 "But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head." What a statement. He is our shield, and thankfully the lifter of our head as well. That he would bestow glory on us is amazing to me.

If you are having a difficult time in this economy and the daily struggles of life, be encouraged that God will lift your head up as a loving Father to His children, He will help you keep your focus on Him and look up to hope, salvation, glory and love... to name a few. God shields us even when we may not feel like He is.

Reflection: When we step out in faith and give a sacrifice of praise even amidst our struggles or feelings, He meets us there and lifts us up. Have you felt as if you were in need of a face lift these days, a lifting of the heart, a change of feeling or just in need of hope and encouragement? Let our Lord be the lifter of your head for your situation, trusting that He is a shield around you. Proclaim His covering over you and rejoice no matter how you feel. As you step out in faith and praise Him through every situation, He will bring that glory and peace, joy and hope. Let's rejoice in His wonderful and almighty covering. When we feel as if it is done; there is no hope and that we cannot seem to lift our heads, He will be there to lift our head if we just seek Him and ask Him trusting in His ways for us.

Prayer: Dear Lord, you are the giver of life and a precious shield around me. Thank you for your glory and for lifting up my head in all times as I seek you and look to you. Please help my focus to be on you and help me to give you a sacrifice of praise even if I may not feel like it sometimes. Be glorified.

Side Note: I love carrying my daughters in their baby slings. As we often share those precious moments where their little heads are lifted up and staring at me, I think to myself, they're so precious. They are just adorable little bundles of joy and I just love to keep them close and share those special times together; whether we are snuggling in ablanket together or just playing...

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