All That Rests on Me

Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. Psalm 56:12 KJV

Often are the times I will read a verse and marvel that I have never seen it before. While I know I have read it in the past, the rich meaning escaped me. Today’s verse is one example. It has caused me to review the many things of God that are upon me. His hand, His eye, His blessing, His Spirit, His power, His shadow, His anointing. And this morning I add to that precious list His vows….His promises. They rest on me and stay with me. They affect the way I view and live my life. No wonder the psalmist responded in praise!

I love to hear a blessing being prayed over me. Whether in the midst of a congregation or in the presence of one individual, the words touch my spirit. Once spoken, they impact my life. And to think that God’s promises are not only upon me but they have been spoken over me by God Himself. His promises of companionship, empowerment, guidance, protection, provision, direction, involvement, intervention, permanence, forgiveness, watchfulness, deliverance, and unconditional, unchanging love.

Last fall, I visited a couple who were my first pastor and wife. She was present when I was birthed into God’s family. God influenced me greatly through them. As a teenager, they spoke many things to me through their words as well as their lives. But as an adult in my late 40’s I desired a spoken blessing. I will never forget the experience of kneeling in their living room as my former pastor prayed a blessing over me while their hands rested upon me.

This morning I want to envision the same thing happening with myself and God. Kneeling in His presence and hearing His blessings and promises being spoken over me and remaining upon me. Drinking in His words as He brings Scripture after Scripture to mind that begin with the phrase, “I will!” The weight of His hand and the look in His eyes will add much to the wonder of His words.

Father, Your written Word is Your spoken word to me. May I daily walk with the awareness that Your vows are upon me. Amen.