“My life is down in the dust, give me life through Your word. I told you about my life, and You listened to me.” (Psalm 119:25-26, Holman Christian Standard Bible)
Amazing how reading from an unfamiliar version can bring new insights. And that is exactly what happened as I read these verses.
Some days we just get “down in the dumps”. We may not even be able to put our finger on what is bothering us or what is wrong. But we feel down, discouraged, perhaps blue even.
The dust life kicks around sticks to our souls thicker than pollen on our furniture and wood floors.
On those days we seem to need a jump start, where do we turn?
The psalmist tells us he found life through God’s Word. He was revived as he meditated upon Scripture. He began to enjoy life again, recovering from the slump he was in.
We have been wired to gain life from God’s Word.
Godly perspective and purpose is acquired from studying Scripture. His Word begins to stir in us an appetite for more. We tell Him about our life and amazingly, He listens. Only God can enable us to apply His truths to our lives and in so doing, find our weary souls revived.
Feeling down today? Get alone with your Bible.
Open it up and let His Words breathe life back into you.
Today I am joining … Testimony Tuesday and True Story and Intentional Tuesday and #RaRaLinkup and Reflect and Unite .
Oh, Joanne … I LOVE this song! It’s been awhile since I’ve heard it … it’s playing loud and strong even as I write a few words of appreciation to you.
And tears fill my eyes.
For I didn’t realize how thirsty I was …
Thanks, sister.
Some days our souls just need a good talking to, don’t they Linda? And this is a song which truly will read our souls the riot act š I, too, play it loudly when I need the reminder. May He fill you with all you need today. You have no idea how your comment blessed me as I came very close to putting this post in the trash. Thank you!
Words of truth, Joanne: “His Word begins to stir in us an appetite for more.” Praying for an increase in our hunger for God and His Word. Love the song! Thank you, Joanne, for sharing your heart at #IntentionalTuesday on Intentionally Pursuing. : )
Crystal, may we both have an increased hunger for His Word. You truly have created a most encouraging linkup for which I am grateful. It is always good to join you! Have a blessed week!
Great words of truth, Joanne! I do have days that I seem to wake up on the wrong side of the bed so to speak. I love the call to get alone with God’s Word to get us back on track. Thanks for stopping by today.
Mary, He truly does get us back on track. I am so glad He gives me the “slap on the back of my head” which I need at times. His Word breathes life for it is life to us. May you have a great week!
Needed this reminder, Joanne! Learned a lot this summer from a study on parts of Psalm 119. Need to review. And need to listen to the song.
Thank you.
Blessings,
Janis
Janis, Psalm 119 – long & rich on the importance of His Word in our lives. “I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.” (v. 162, NLT). May we mine for the treasure which is there & He delights to have us find. Blessings to you!
“down in the dust” – haven’t heard that phrase, but I like the visual. Covered in the yuck of the world and needing to shake it all off. Getting that new life, a clean start from God’s word. Lovely!
Kathryn, I had never heard that phrase either until I looked at the HCSB. It is a great visual. I am so grateful He shakes off the dust & then sometimes, He just gives me a shakin’. Either way, He brings change š
One day last week I worked too hard physically, and caught myself out of breath and very weak. I have rested, and also the Lord said, the JOY of the Lord is my strength. Sundays SS lesson was on rejoice. All needed. The Song awake was lovely. Thanks for sharing with us today at tell me a Story.
Hazel, I hope you will pace yourself as you do hard work. I am so grateful for the many ways in which He strengthens us. Blessings!