15 Days

Last night during choir rehearsal, Jon led us to corporate prayer over the church as we begin to rebuild from "the vote". As we were praying, God took me to Psalm 22 which I'm sure I've read before but it just seemed as if the words were jumping off the page at me.

I will tell of Your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation, I will praise You:
(Decision is made, even in the midst of others that I don't understand but are brothers, to praise)

You who fear the LORD, praise Him!
All you offspring of Jacob, glorify Him,
and stand in awe of Him,
(fear, praise, glorify, stand in awe - all action words towards Jehovah)

all you offspring of Israel!
(I've been grafted in, so He sees me as an offspring!)

He has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted,
(affliction: a state of pain, distress or grief - yeah, I'm thinking we're all there and need no further explanation)

and He has not hidden His face from him,
(He will take the time for us just as friend will drop everything to help in distress)

but has heard when he cried to Him.
(I picture myself as a little girl climbing up into my dad's lap and just needing a hug)

From You comes my praise in the great congregation;
(I can't make myself praise Him. I get too consumed with emotions and feelings. What a great assurance that it's not from me, it's starts with Him. Yet another gift He gives - like tithes - that He expects us to give back)

my vows I will perform before those who fear Him.
(My vows... what are my vows? To be like Christ, to passionately worship, love unconditionally... might need to research this one a little more)

The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied;
(Eat what? I think this pertains to the physical... but also spiritually as well. It's hard to remember a time when I've run to His Word and not left satisfied.)

Those who seek Him shall praise the LORD!
(So when we seek Him, since our praise comes from Him, then we SHALL praise!)

Can't wait to praise Him on His own turf!!