They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.--Psalm 34:5
Father,
Thank you for this verse...shame disappears when I look at you because in You there is neither darkness nor fear. In You even the night is light about me and Your perfect love casts out fear. I look to You, Father, and I am helped. You look upon the humble and contrite heart...you save those who seek Your face in sincerity and truth. When I focus my gaze on You, Your light continually flows to me and I am radiant. You, O Lord, put Your light in my heart.
As a maid servant looks to her mistress, let my eyes wait upon You until You have mercy on me. You alone are God and there is no other besides You. I will look unto You, my Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith. I will look unto Him who endured the cross for the salvation of my soul, despising the shame! Help me Father, not to grow weary or faint...Bring to my remembrance the hostility Your Son faced...Help me to recall that I have not yet suffered to bloodshed as He did, striving against sin. Help me to press on knowing that You have a purpose in all my trials and tribulations.
What a joy and a privilege if someone might see Your light in my life and look to You and be changed....
