He is Mindful of That

Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust. Psalm 103:13,14 (New American Standard Bible)

One of the most powerful tools God has given me is the ability to recognize lies and replace them with truth. It use to be, if I ’thought’ it or ’felt’ it I received it as truth. With the distortions came discouragement and poor choices. If the truth sets you free then lies put you in bondage. Bondage to your emotions and the actions that stem from them. Receiving truth and the liberty that comes with it has a profound effect upon my words, actions, and moods. And the precious thing about it, is that God willingly reveals the truth to me on a moment by moment basis.

He is helping me to discern dangerous thinking and longs to help me change the course of my mind before I end up in a pit of discouragement. If I will but listen for His words of truth they will come early on in my thought process. He exposes the lie and displays the truth then leaves the choice with me as to whether or not I will receive His words or continue walking in deception. The conversation is not long but it is powerful!

This was played out in an interesting way last night. I had been to a mid-week service and was headed to the store for a few things. In the course of my drive, I began to experience some discouraging thoughts. Within a few minutes the lies began to surface. If I am discouraged or disheartened I must not really love God or know Him and He must be so disappointed in me. Then in a way that only God can do, He spoke these words to my heart. “Pam, your discouragement does not show a lack of love for Me or knowledge of Me. It simply shows that you are human. I am aware of your frailties. My love remains.” That is all it took for me to regain confidence, security, and passion for this journey and the One who walks it with me. The lie was replaced by truth and I was ecstatic!

As today’s verse says, He is mindful of how I am made and how I am wired. He knows what trips me up and holds me at arms length from Him. My humanness comes as no surprise to Him. He readily recognizes, admits, and acknowledges the “dust.” But that does not stop Him from molding, shaping, and transforming me. I am not a disappointment to Him or a burden. I am His daughter and I am loved.

Father, I need Your reminders so often. Each time You speak truth to me it changes me. Thank you! Amen.