“Sing of God’s strength”

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16

Verse Reflections:  I love singing while I dry my hair.  Trust me, I have a great voice when the blow dryer is going.  For some reason it doesn’t sound as good after my hair is dry.  I love singing to God to start my day so I can relate to this verse.  David reminds us to begin our day singing of God’s strength and love.  When we know we are loved unconditionally any feedback we get during the day from other people does not affect us as much.  It is amazing how little what others say about me affects me as I age.  When I was younger it would crush me if someone didn’t love me or said something negative about me.  I think now I realize negativity is more of a reflection of their mindset and view of the world than it is a reflection of me.  I kind of like me and I know my heart even if my actions fail at times.  God has created me!  God is amazing and has an awesome plan that we are a part of.  When the world overwhelms us, like David, we can run to Him and take refuge in His strength.  Close your eyes and imagine your refuge.  I imagine a nice spot by a waterfall surrounded by trees with birds singing in the background.  What is your place of refuge?  Go there when you have trouble.  God is there, God IS there.  He is your place of safety, your protection.  Once again, when you go there even in your mind you will relax and God will change your perspective of the world.  Knowing You are safe allows you to realize that nothing that happens in this world that you can’t handle.  So, David was right on by singing of God’s love and strength before Our day starts we can handle anything the day throws our way.  Today, use that strength and love to give you the power to choose God foods.  You can do this.

Prayer:  Father experiencing Your unconditional love has been life changing for me.  I can love myself even when I am not perfect.  You would think I would realize that perfection is not attainable.  However, I still keep trying.  Thank You for loving me despite myself.  Help me use that love to love myself enough to forfeit the short term high of eating the unhealthy foods my body craves.  Help me use the power of Your love to choose to eat Your foods.  Be my refuge so that I know that nothing can touch me during the day.  Help me to trust this plan You have given me.  There are times I feel like I should only be eating lettuce.  I have to trust in You enough to keep going so I can live this lifestyle.  I have to quit trying diets.  They all work but then I gain the food back.  Lord, I feel like You have given me this plan.  Help me trust in it.  I can live this way which actually makes me question it.  Help me.  Today I will trust in Your love and strength.  I will trust in this plan for my life.  I love You.