Be Encouraged...Lift Up Your Head...Psalm 3

I love reading King David's words. You can tell he was a passionate man, a man in touch with emotions, which he freely expressed in writing, good and bad.

I particulary find it interesting that though he was not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, he's the only one that God describes in the Bible as 'a man after my own heart'. This makes me want to study this guy real close, and learn how to be a woman after God's own heart. I named my son after King David as my prayer is that he too, grows into a man after God's own heart, amen.

Here, King David moans about those who plotted against him and taunted him, questioning his faith in God. Then he reminds himself, and encourages himself to trust in God anyway. Read, learn and ACT likewise.

Read the entire chapter here: Psalm 3...


Do You Feel Like This Sometimes? Can You Relate?

• Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

• Are you struggling with many debts? Personal problems seem more than you can handle? Do you sometimes feel there's no help for you in God, because of the way things appear right now?
  
  
• My friend does; he's a committed christian but seems to be struggling constantly in one area or another. I'm not free from struggles either. Today's reading reveals what helps me overcome each struggle I face.
  
  
• You are not alone if you feel like this sometimes. As long as you reside in this temple of flesh, you will be exposed to feelings and struggles and thoughts like this.
  
  
• You've got the POWER though, the CHOICE, to remain in that situation or do what David did next...

What David Did Next...

• He encouraged himself, then he expressed his desires and feelings, to God. And so should you. This puts you in the right mental state to find and act on solutions to your dilemma.
  
  
• But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the LORD with my voice, 'Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God...' and he heard me out of his holy hill.

• God does hear when His children call to Him. Tell Him exactly what you want. Cry to Him if need be, but don't keep your burdens to yourself, dear reader. Man was not designed or created to be alone and carry all burdens alone. So give yours to your Heavenly Father today, as David did...
  

And As A Result...

• I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me - Can somebody say 'peace of mind'? David's not losing any sleep, and nor will you. You'll sleep peacefully, knowing that God is sustaining you, and is working on your problem while you sleep. With the right mental state you will receive the solution when you are awake...
  
  
• I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

• David was a king and there was always some country fighting against him or another. Your situation is not too different, you know - the principle is the same: wherever you are in your life right now, you are facing challenges. However, regardless of the threats looming against you, no matter how large the multitude of your challenges seem, if you do what David did, you too will be able to say 'I'm not afraid of all these challenges against me.'
  
  
• Again, a powerful state of mind to be in - it's the perfect state of mind for you to receive the answers and solutions to your current challenges. An attitude of fear blinds you to the answers you seek, see.

• Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
  
  
• God has dealt ALL your challenges a serious can of whup-ass. Do you believe it? Can you receive it?
  
  
• I don't want you to think of these psalms as weapons against specific people in your life. They're weapons alright, but you must remember that 'we wrestle not against flesh and blood' so don't ever direct these powerful words at 'people'. Rather, direct them against unfavourable circumstances and spirits (eg spirit of debt, spirit of sickness, spirit of ...you get the idea), and pray for God to save the actual people who act under the influence of such spirits, as appropriate.
  
  
• Leave judgement and punishment of people to God. Your job is to treat everyone right.
  

The Final Word...

• Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
  
  
• Hear, hear.

Be encouraged, dear reader - God's got your back (if you are His child. If you're not His child but would like to be, please contact me over at kem@successeminars.com and put in the subject heading : "I Wish To Be God's Child" and we'll get you started in no time!)


Have a fantastic day and remember, God is your glory and the lifter of your head so step out today with your head held high and a big smile on your face, INSPITE OF your challenges!


Love and appreciate ya.


Blessings,


Kem