Today is Wednesday, July 11th, 2012; Karen's Korner #2358

"The Lord himself is my inheritance,
my prize.
He is my food and drink,
my highest joy!
 
He guards all that is mine.
He sees that I am given pleasant brooks and meadows
as my share!
 
What a wonderful inheritance!
I will bless the Lord who counsels me;
he gives me wisdom in the night.
He tells me what to do.
 
I am always thinking of the Lord;
and because He is so near.
I never need to stumble or to fall.
 
Heart, body, and soul are filled with joy.
 
~ Psalm 16:5 - 9 LB
 
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Bible Commentary:
 
"It is human nature to make our own plans and then ask God to bless them.
Instead, we should seek God's will first.
By constantly thinking about the Lord and his way of living,
we will gain insights that will help us make right decisions and live the way God desires.
 
God does not exempt believers from the day-to-day circumstances of life.
Believers and unbelievers alike experience pain,
trouble, and failure at times.
 
David was talking about the unique sense of security felt by believers.
Unbelievers have a sense of hopelessness about life and confusion over their true purpose on earth.
Those who seek after God,
however, can move ahead confidently with what they know is right
and important in God's eyes.
 
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