Delight Yourself in The Lord

Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart”.

It would be impossible to delight ourselves in someone that we do not know.
My family delights me. Being with my friends delights me.
Worshiping and praising and talking to the Lord delights me.

In order to know God and those we love in a deeper more joyful way, we must spend time with them. Some parents try to buy love with things instead of their time and their presence in children’s lives. How much joy would we find in friends who completely neglect us? Love must be nurtured. When we give love it comes back to us. Generosity begets generosity. God wants us to be generous with our love and time spent with Him and others. “Give, and it shall be given back to you.”(Luke 6:38)

God IS love. He first loved us, and as we love Him first, His love flows through us into the lives of other. The more you give to God, the more you have left to give to others. So delight yourself in the Lord with your love, time, praise, worship, study, and resources. When we honor Him, He honors us with His blessings and favor.

‘Time With God” by an unknown author:

Let some small part of every day
Be set aside for God
Make room for Him who guides your way
And on whose earth you trod
To come into your life each day
Take time to talk to God

Discuss with Him your every need
With Him your planning share
Accept His love, His wisdom heed.
Rely upon His care
Let this become your daily need
And meet with Him in prayer