by Guest » Wed May 30, 2012 12:18 pm
Check out Psalm 32:1 "Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." Thank You Lord for forgiving my iniquities -- for this is my only means to true happiness. Thereby we know that not only do you love us, but you sincerely want us to be happy. It is still a mystery to me Lord, but my faith is in You. I will trust that even though you place me in a world full of trouble and grant to me a life with trials, tests, and tribulations, and though I face temptations -- I know deep within my heart that you, Lord God, want me to be blessed, happy and fortunate. As opposing as these ideas are, as contrary as these concepts appear to be, I know them to be true. Jesus, you were absolutely right -- in this world we will have trouble. And, Lord, you were absolutely correct -- those of us who believe in You can be full of cheerfulness anyway. The joy You place within us can not be exterminated by circumstances that surround us. Thank God for internal happiness. Now give me wisdom to preserve it. For though it cannot be destroyed by outward things, I find there are enemies within me. Give me strength to guard against deceit within my heart, for it is the mortal enemy of happiness in my heart (Ps. 32:2). Forgive me Lord for anytime I have been deceitful and guide me so I may never deceive again. And what a fool I would be if I ever thought I could deceive You, Lord. I could never hide my sin from You. But You, wonderful God, can hide my iniquity forever under Christ's precious blood. You cover it thoroughly in the process of washing so that You can wash it away completely (I John 1:7, Rev. 1:5). My sins are underneath the blood of the cross of Calvary. Thank God my sins are gone! No temporary covering as in Old Testament times, but eternally removed. I am happy because my sins are gone. What a wonderful song this is; I don't think there is a more appropriate subject for celebratory singing.
M. Dean Graves
Check out Psalm 32:1 "Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." Thank You Lord for forgiving my iniquities -- for this is my only means to true happiness. Thereby we know that not only do you love us, but you sincerely want us to be happy. It is still a mystery to me Lord, but my faith is in You. I will trust that even though you place me in a world full of trouble and grant to me a life with trials, tests, and tribulations, and though I face temptations -- I know deep within my heart that you, Lord God, want me to be blessed, happy and fortunate. As opposing as these ideas are, as contrary as these concepts appear to be, I know them to be true. Jesus, you were absolutely right -- in this world we will have trouble. And, Lord, you were absolutely correct -- those of us who believe in You can be full of cheerfulness anyway. The joy You place within us can not be exterminated by circumstances that surround us. Thank God for internal happiness. Now give me wisdom to preserve it. For though it cannot be destroyed by outward things, I find there are enemies within me. Give me strength to guard against deceit within my heart, for it is the mortal enemy of happiness in my heart (Ps. 32:2). Forgive me Lord for anytime I have been deceitful and guide me so I may never deceive again. And what a fool I would be if I ever thought I could deceive You, Lord. I could never hide my sin from You. But You, wonderful God, can hide my iniquity forever under Christ's precious blood. You cover it thoroughly in the process of washing so that You can wash it away completely (I John 1:7, Rev. 1:5). My sins are underneath the blood of the cross of Calvary. Thank God my sins are gone! No temporary covering as in Old Testament times, but eternally removed. I am happy because my sins are gone. What a wonderful song this is; I don't think there is a more appropriate subject for celebratory singing.
M. Dean Graves