God Gives Fullness of Joy
Backgrounder on Psalms 13-18:
In contrast to the fate of the
fool who denies God’s existence
(Ps 14) many blessings accrue
to the one who serves God with
a whole heart: joyfulness (Ps 13),
fellowship with God (Ps 15),
satisfaction (P16), preservation (17)
& confidence in facing future (P18)
Lord, we Receive Inheritance & Joy:
Lord, You alone are my inheritance,
my cup of blessing. You guard all
that is mine. The land you have
given me is a pleasant land. What
a Wonderful Inheritance (Ps 16:5-6)
I will bless the Lord who has
given me counsel; my heart also
instructs me in the night seasons.
I have set the Lord always before
me; because He is at my right
hand I shall not be moved (v7-8).
You will not leave my soul in Sheol…
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of Joy.
At Your right hand are pleasures
forevermore (Psa 16:10-11). Amen.
Father God, enable us to walk in
the reality that You’re our promised
cup of blessing & true inheritance.
Grant us deeper understanding
of the riches of the glory and
inheritance that You have in us.
Lead us leave a rich inheritance
of faith, hope and love to those
who come after us. For that’s
the way to live successfully. Amen.
Lord, Your revelation often comes
to us in the very late and very early
hours when we are relaxed. For
when our thoughts aren’t in control,
God’s thoughts can flourish in us.
Lord, as I Patiently wait upon You,
let Your Spirit guide my heart.
Download Your truths, show me
solutions to problems, and open
my mind to Your ideas. Amen.
Holy Spirit, I need the Joy You give;
and forgive me for the times I let
circumstances control my moods.
Lord, when I allow You to reign
in my life, You will fill me with Joy.
And I’ll Shout to the Lord and sing
the wonders of Your mighty love.
I sing for Joy at the work of Yr hand;
Forever I love You, forever I’ll stand.
Nothing compares to the promise
I have in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.