Psalm 86

i still have to go back & do my Easter/birthday post. and i will as soon as i find my camera cord. ugh.

but i am meditating on this passage tonight. i have had a rough week. i've been impatient, selfish, frustrated, irritated, exhausted & weary. i don't know why. i think its just a combination of Jovie having so much trouble with acid reflux & Jack just running around like crazy. my children are a joy & a blessing. and i have been frustrated with my job as their mom. i just feel like i keep falling short. i desperately need the Lord for grace as their mommy. the Lord gave me this chapter in Psalms tonight & i am so thankful. His word is refreshing & sufficient. Help me, Lord, to be your hands & feet to my children. give me grace, patience & love to serve them in a way that is honoring to you.

Psalm 86

"Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,

for i am poor and needy,

preserve my life, for i am godly;

save your servant, who trusts in you---you are my God.

Be gracious to me, O Lord,

for to you, do i cry all the day.

Gladden the soul of your servant,

for to you, O Lord, do i lift up my soul.

For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,

abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.

Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;

listen to my plea for grace.

In the day of my trouble i call upon you,

for you answer me.

there is none like you among the gods, O Lord,

nor are there any works like yours,

all the nations you have made shall come,

and worship before you, O Lord,

and shall glorify your name.

for you are great and do wondrous things;

you alone are God.

teach me your way, O Lord,

that i may walk in your truth;

unite my heart to fear your name.

i give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,

and i will glorify your name forever.

for great is your steadfast love toward me;

you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.

O God, insolent men have risen up against me;

a band of ruthless men seeks my life,

and they do not set you before them.

but you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

turn to me and be gracious to me;

give your strength to your servant,

and save the son of your maidservant.

show me a sign of your favor,

that those who hate me may see and be put to shame

because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.