Strength of My Heart
Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:25-26
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The psalmist had tested and experienced the beauty, glory, and excellency of the Lord; that is why he could proclaim that there was nothing or no one in all the earth that he wanted or treasured more than God. He had seen God as he truly was—as his shepherd, his counselor, his victory, his refuge, and his sustainer. Therefore, he knew that all his needs and desires were fulfilled in God and that he would always be the strength of his heart and life, even when his health failed or the aging process brought weakness.
If we see and experience Jesus as he is, we, too, will value him above every earthly pleasure, possession, or relationship. Though our vision of God is often dim and “we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror” (1 Corinthians 13:12), we can ask for the spiritual eyes to see the Lord and for our hearts to so experience his presence that we will treasure him and be more thrilled by him than by anything on earth. Dedicate some time today for praising and thanking God that he is and always will be the strength of your heart and yours forever.
Prayers:
LORD, I want to know, see, and experience you in fresh ways so I can truly say that I desire you more than anything on earth! You and you alone are the strength of my heart. You are all that I need, and I am so thankful that you are mine forever. Nothing can separate me from your love. Open my eyes, and grant me fresh vision to constantly see your beauty and your love for me.
Quotes:
Jesus intends for you to experience the pleasure and reassuring peace of his presence at the core of your life.
Joseph Stowell
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: Deuteronomy 18:1–20:20; Luke 9:28-50; Psalm 73:1-28 and Proverbs 12:10.
