Not a chore

Our Daily Bread
I know you probably get tired of hearing me say this, but this is yet another timely devotional for me!  Have you ever had something that you need or want to do that can sometimes seem like a chore?  It could be visiting a friend or family. It could be going to church.  It could be volunteering at a homeless shelter.  Whatever it is (or could be), how do you really feel about it?  It is a "delight' or a chore?

I struggle with this at times.  I sometimes perceive my Bible study lessons as more of a chore than a delight.  I loved the way that David describes his delight in God's Word and learning more about God.  That is my new goal -- work on my "delight" index!  ha!

This also applies to the rest of our lives as well.  Being delighted is a choice.  "Realy?" you say?  Yes, I do, so listen!  hehehe  Have you ever known someone that had a delighted attitude at most times?  It didn't matter what he or she was doing, whether it was shoveling snow or cleaning every window in the house or cleaning up after a sick loved one, etc, etc.  Delight.  Joy.  Peace. Content.  Gratitude.

Lord, thank you for putting peace that passes all understanding in our minds and hearts.  Please help us add joy and delight to that as well!

Psalm Sunday
We are reading Psalm 62 this week.  I learned more about imagery during my Bible study this week.  Take a look at all the metaphors for God in this psalm.  Remember to read it out loud!


Psalm 62
For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

1 Truly my soul finds rest in God;
    my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
3 How long will you assault me?
    Would all of you throw me down—
    this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
4 Surely they intend to topple me
    from my lofty place;
    they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
    but in their hearts they curse.
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
    my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God;
    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
    pour out your hearts to him,
    for God is our refuge.
9 Surely the lowborn are but a breath,
    the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
    together they are only a breath.
10 Do not trust in extortion
    or put vain hope in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
    do not set your heart on them.
11 One thing God has spoken,
    two things I have heard:
“Power belongs to you, God,
12     and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;
and, “You reward everyone
    according to what they have done.”


Metaphors that I noticed:  rock, salvation, fortress, refuge  Did I miss any?

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit - Romans 15:13