“There is so much there. Talk about gifts! There are earthly gifts, and there are heavenly gifts. There are earthly blessings, and there are heavenly blessings. On this particular occasion we are furnished with glimpses of both kind… “
1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
14For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
18To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
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Today I am looking at verse 19:
“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.“
Here is another verse that expresses that:
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 KJV
This verse means a lot to me. It speaks of authority. As we look around it may seem like evil is prevailing, but the Lord will have the last word. He sees everything. Nothing escapes His notice. The causes that truly are just are also the causes the Lord will honor and execute. I pray that the Lord will help us… will help me… to be patient, and to trust Him, and that we…I… would obey Him. Here is a song I like that speaks on this subject:
You know what really comforts me about His authority? He has the authority to cancel sins…to blot them out…to pardon. Oh, this makes me so glad! He is full of pity for us, and convicts us, and we, in turn, cry out to Him, “Father forgive me for I have sinned!” Then he scoops us up in his tender embrace and heals us with His love. I am crying as I type this. I am so thankful.
I wrote a poem a while back that illustrates this:
“Leaning” by Theresa Anne Moore
L aying my cheek upon His Breast I exhaled softly and
E ntered His rest.
A nxious and noxious thoughts that choked me
N o longer held power; no longer provoked me.
I mpressions were formed deep down inside me;
N uances of love to support and to guide me.
G racefully carried by God.
If you would like to read other poems I have written you will find them here:
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“Do you ever think about Heaven? Have you ever wondered what it is like? The Bible also mentions that some day there will be a new Heaven and a new earth…”
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 KJV
“ Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10 KJV
“2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:2-3 KJV
“37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
“Have you ever heard or read “The Lord’s Prayer”, and wondered who the Father is? Have you ever considered the phrase “Our Father”, and thought about the scope of its meaning and relevance to your own identity—and to your own life?”
Moore to Ponder 