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We Delight in the Lord Because God Delights in Us!

Prayer for Emotional Healing

1 Jun

It may sound like a wild zigzag line from checking out new parents’ social media feeds to learning that God delights in us and then how to delight in the Lord!  It’s a straighter line than you may think.

God delights in you

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I love seeing the transformation of new mommas on social media; the updates on pregnancy or adoption woes, the photos of the trials and triumphs, all in anticipation of a new love.

Then, inevitably, the New Love is more than expected and there’s an apology post about how they’d promised themselves they wouldn’t be “that mom” who gushed several times a day with pictures of spit bubbles or seemingly shocking updates like “She loves milk!”, but truly, this baby’s love of milk and ability to make spit bubbles is special.

It is beautiful watching this love unfold!  And it is such an important developmental stage. Falling this deeply is vital preparation for the road to come with all its tough, rocky, treacherous patches.

God delights in us

The following verse, over any other, reminds me of new parenthood.

The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.”                                                                                                                Zephaniah 3:17 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

Not recalling any difficulty leading up to this day.  Just rejoicing over the one you’d give it all for.  It is glorious.

Oh, the balancing act.  To snap and post, or savor sweetly?  Deeply pondering whether friends would forgive one more update on this little world changer.  Falling in love with God, an incredibly sweet world changer, and being consumed with his words, can create similar questions.

We delight in the Lord Because God Delights in Us

Those conversations where every syllable is saturated in excitement because you and a friend exchange verse after ancient verse that pertain to the current situation, make the heart turn somersaults.  Maybe it was a joking reference to one another as “Pilgrim” with a John Wayne twang.  Maybe it was a deeper, empowering encouragement to “fear not”, recalling poetic references on God’s ever-present proximity.

Whatever the subject matter, I walk away from these exchanges with laughable joy in the nerding-out over Jesus.

But let all who passionately seek you erupt with excitement and joy over what you’ve done! Let all your lovers, who continually rejoice in the Savior, say aloud, “How great and glorious is our God!”                                                    Psalm 70:4, The Passion Translation (TPT)

This awakening in our hearts is a gift!  The ability to listen, learn, and love is at the core of our human existence.  To do these things well brings growth and great skill.  Both of which are needed to navigate the path when it becomes dark and treacherous.

Make God the utmost delight and pleasure of your life, and he will provide for you what you desire the most.          Psalm 37:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)

God himself, the creator of love and science, desires that we find delight in him.  Doing so is transforming and all-consuming.  It is a safeguard to our hearts when what we “desire most” is no longer anchored to people and things.  Those needs don’t go away but our wants change.  Our attitude is miraculously changed, or in my experience, “miraculously remedied”.

Gratitude in Knowing God Delights In Us

God delights in us, no matter how we’ve measured up that day, putting it all aside to rescue us with mighty love, to quiet us with singing. Not that our actions don’t have consequences.  They just don’t affect how deeply he loves us.  It is no wonder that when we receive this love, it erupts from us and our desires are remedied; no longer valuing quick fixes but seeking long-term, unshakable joy. We want more understanding of his mysteries and we seek hard after his answers.  It is a whole new “fix”!

And when the sleepless nights and relentless decision-making burden us, we can cling to this love, having strength to be content, whether full or hungry, in lack and in abundance.  This hope, born of walking through troubles with his help, does not put us to shame.

Acknowledging him in our everyday interactions, whether in silent recognition or in conversations with others, shouldn’t be seen as silly but as an opportunity for mutual delight with our Father.  It seems he finds all our nerding out absolutely delightful!

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God delights in us Bible Verses

Here are a few more verses to consider as we remember that God delights in us. They also give us the courage to seek him first in all we do, taking delight in the Lord. How beautiful that this is a reciprocal feeling!

His love broke open the way
and he brought me into a beautiful broad place.
He rescued me—because his delight is in me!
Psalm 18:19 The Passion Translation (TPT)

 

When your words came, I ate them;
they were my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.                                                                                                                   Jeremiah 15:16 New International Version (NIV)

 

But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
“The Lord is great!”                                                                                                                                                      Psalm 70:4 New International Version (NIV)

 

Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.                                                                                                                                               Psalm 63:3 New International Version (NIV)

Don’t we all need more love?  Love that is better than life?  Better than love for a new life even, with all its sweet discoveries? The roller coaster of “Am I doing this right?  Am I good enough?  Am I ever going to rest?  But oh, look at that sweet face!” All questioning is settled as we erupt with joy over the loving-kindness that abounds in a personal relationship with Jesus.

 

Prayer: God, thank you for delighting in me. For singing over me. For loving me in a way I can’t quite comprehend.  Give me a heart that is obedient to trust you in all things, all the days of my life.  You are good.  You are worthy of praise.  I thank you for your love that is better than life itself and stand amazed at how freely you pour it out for us.  In all things, no matter what I face, your love is strong and sure.  I have much to be thankful for.  Let me never trade anything for the gracious love you give. Shape me to mirror you that you might find delight in me, too!

Resources:

My sweet tribe of a book club read Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons last November. I was expecting a pragmatic approach, and while that’s true with its “homework” type assignments and scientific data on how gratitude changes the brain, there’s a definite spiritual lean. Perfect if you’re like me and have a hard time separating science from spirit anyway!

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  1. Anonymous says

    06/05/2018 at 11:29 am

    First, reading your stuff makes me want to toss my “pen” away 😘 kidding, not kidding! Second, LOVED how you compared that Zeph passage with a mom’s love of her babe 😍 That is my most fave in whole Bible but never made that connection before. Thank you. Third, loved all the scripture you used and really love the passion version. I’ve never heard of it and can’t wait to check it out. Fourth, I know there’s more but I’ve lost track with my head so I may comment again after rereading. Love ya, Sista Grace 💛

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    • admin says

      06/05/2018 at 3:33 pm

      1) You crazy! But thanks. 2) That Zeph passage is so beautiful. I made the connection looking for a verse to include in Nora’s lunchbox birthday card at VPK. I think I was searching for singing or something…but when I found it, it was a zinger for me, too. I mean, we gather round our babies and celebrate them ALL the time, then to think He does too…pretty powerful image! 3) I thought this was you from the first sentence and had mentally confirmed it by the “Fourth…”. 4) That’s before the Sister Grace line. So 5) your voice resonates and is so true to you, I don’t need to even see a name! 6) I love the TPT, too. Sister Rare turned me onto it after hearing some of it at a conference last month. It is poetic and I love it! 7) I’m gonna work on a Sister name for you. Love you, too!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    06/05/2018 at 11:33 am

    Why I’m “anonymous” I do not know! I’ll get to fixing that but I remembered fourth. Shane and Shane have a Psalms Love album and have a cover of Psalm 63. It’s so good! They’re all good, really 😗 It’s Kacy, btw

    Reply
  3. Amelia Maness-Gilliland says

    08/15/2018 at 2:25 pm

    I love love love this! I really appreciate the scripture passages- such beautiful reminders and perfect for notecards that can serve as bookmarks, lunch box surprises and decorations for my refrigerator 💗

    Reply
    • admin says

      08/15/2018 at 2:28 pm

      Such great ideas! Would also be fab for phone lock screens. I feel a visit to Canva coming on…! 😜

      Reply
  4. Robert says

    08/15/2018 at 3:06 pm

    This is great! Thanks for writing this up. It’s a great reminder to see that God does delight in us and that as we delight in him he changes our desires so that he becomes the thing we desire most.

    I think the verse in Psalm 37:4 probably more accurately reads as “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you (ie place in you) the desires of your heart” rather than that he will give you what you most desire. So God is less like a genie who is granting whatever your hearts desire, (which is how some could read that verse) and more that, in line with what you’re already saying, as we delight in him he gives us godly desires that are borne out of him which take root in our heart.

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    • admin says

      08/16/2018 at 9:45 pm

      Oh, I like that “place in you”, which then prompts me to think “create in you”. Basically, we’re talking a full heart transplant! Thanks so much for reading, commenting, encouraging & making me think on the process even deeper.

      Reply
  5. Ryan @ SpiritualParent.org says

    08/17/2018 at 11:57 am

    Love this focus on delight. Such a wonderful thing to strive for each day. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply

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Ignoring our most basic limits.
Absorbing other people's emotions.
Putting ourselves at the bottom of the list.
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Put all that heaviness on the One who cares for you. The Source of every good gift who does not shift like the shadows. 

Despite the calendar date or the time-stamped resolutions you may have created, invite the Author & Finisher of your faith to work in the unwritten space, every one of the blanks, gaps, and in-betweens. 

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Watch the 3-min scripture & prayer snippet here:
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Get the full 12-minute meditation here:
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Not just a Waymaker, but a Path Smoother. Spirit Not just a Waymaker, but a Path Smoother. 

Spiritually speaking of course. Because that's the long game. And your God is here for the long haul. 

Join me for Advent Meditations in the Facebook Group. 

It's NOT too late. I'm releasing one per week, so it's easy to add them in and "catch up" or just start with the current week and continue from there. 

Hope to see you there! 

1. Visit the @holisticfaithlifestyle profile 
2. Click the Facebook Group button. 
3. Join the Group & use the search bar for Advent Meditations. 

#advent #advent2022 #adventreflections #adventreflection #adventweek2 #adventhope #christianmeditation #christianmeditations #christianmindfulness #waymaker #streamsinthedesert #streamsinthewasteland #messianic #tuesdaylight #TuesdayThoughts #tuesdaymotivation
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✨So thankful for you, Brit!✨ 

As we close out Faithfulness Week & transition into Preparation/Hope Week, it seems fitting to unwrap & throw some hydration at this stunner.
🤞🏼☺️🤞🏼

#amaryllisflower #advent #faithfulness #faithfulthenfaithfulnow #faithfulnessofgod #godsfaithfulness #greatisthyfaithfulness #christmashope #holisticfaithlifestyle #godinallthings #meetinggod #godintheordinary
Advent is one of the most intentional times of the Advent is one of the most intentional times of the year. Just naturally, all on its own. 

As you're out there accepting its invitation, let the pockets of rest you create take on a vibe of worship. This week, let it be for the faithfulness of the Ancient of Days. Your Mighty God, the Wonderful Counselor, and Waymaker who issues spiritual peace from Everlasting to Everlasting. 

Hold fast and be so very blessed this season!
 

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