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I said, Oh my God, do not take me away in the midst of my days – Psalm 102:24

We are not here by chance. God in His divine providence earmarked us to be alive during this present age and in this season. Moreover, He had a plan and a purpose for our life before it ever began. His plan and purpose are good for us and for the people that are in our sphere of influence. Now, if God has us here for a reason, we should not desire to leave this earth until we have accomplished the thing for which we are here. Are you aware that every second of your life counts and that time is your most scare resource? Are you aware that God has earmarked some days for you and that He wants us to number them so that we can make the most of them. This appreciation should focus your life energy and influence your decisions. It should lead you to pray like the Psalmist – God please safeguard me so that I can finish the race you have set before me, before I go to be with You. Each day you live is precious; you should make it count.

I will live my life in a way that allows me to finish the race in my allotted time

He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer – Psalm 102:17

Sometimes, we justify our inaction towards destitute people by saying that they are simply living out the consequences of their own actions. Sometimes, we find ourselves being more concerned with judging them for being destitute rather than being concerned with their state. And then at times, we excuse our inaction by claiming that if we helped, one destitute person, then others will come, and we can’t help them all. In contrast to man, God’s ears are always open to the cry of the destitute and He is always trying to motivate the heart of man to help those who are in such a state. Brethren, we are God’s hands and feet. When God sends a destitute person to us, it is because His heart is to reach and help that person. We shouldn’t concern ourselves as to why the person is in such a state but rather concern ourselves with what God wants to do through us for the person. God wants us to be the answer to the cry of the destitute. Do not despise their prayer.

I will find ways to be God’s answer to the cry of the destitute

Early I will destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off all the evildoers from the city of the Lord –Psalm 101:8

The establishment of law and order is a prerequisite to securing enduring peace and prosperity in any nation. The enforcement of law and order cuts off evildoers from a city and discourages the wicked from establishing themselves in such a city. Now, consider your life as a city. Do you have law and order in your city? Do you have boundaries you will not cross and disciplines (order) that define your days? Is there anything or anyone to hold you accountable? The bible says that a man who has no rule over his own spirit (heart) is like a city which is broken down and without walls (Proverbs 25:28). So, what rules your heart, righteousness or lawlessness? The righteous defer to the plan and purpose of God to determine the choices that police their day to day. It is only when we let the God rule will our lives will be focused and productive. It is only then that we get to live a life by God’s design rather than a life designed by everyday occurrences.

God’s plan and purpose will police my day-to-day choices

My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me – Psalm 101:5

People who are truly full of faith are different. They tend to be positive, bold, and courageous. They tend to be disciplined, consistent, and full of hope despite their immediate circumstance. They tend to be fearless because they know that the promises of God in Christ are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20). Since having a faith-filled attitude produces positive life results and rewards the faithful, the people with whom we surround ourselves – whether they are of faith or fear – have much to do with the impact of our lives. How wonderful it is to have friends who are full of faith (faithful) – friends who not only push and support us but are on the same journey of faith and carry the same attitude. So, let me ask you – where are your eyes? Are they on the faithful of the land? And who is dwelling with you – are they full of faith? Decide to surround yourself and dwell with faithful friends, and you’ll see your life soar from glory to glory.

I am a few faithful friends away from the breakthrough I desire

I will behave wisely in a perfect way…I will walk within my house with a perfect heart – Psalm 101:2

What would happen if you purposed in your heart to do the right things in the right way? King David spoke to himself, saying ‘enough is enough’. He decided that he was no longer going to give himself to foolishness, such as he did when he decided to have an inappropriate relationship with a married woman. Did the king walk perfectly as he had purposed? It is highly unlikely. But did he reduce the number of times he did foolish things because of his attitude? It is highly likely. Just as David did, we too should decide that enough is enough when it comes to those things that hinder us. No more unhealthy eating, depression, toxic relationships, living in debt, incessant family infighting. How would your life change if you decided to purpose in your heart that enough is enough? What is it that you need to change today?

Enough is enough!

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise – Psalm 100:4

The people who lived during the dispensation of the Old Covenant had to go into the gates of the temple with their sin offering . Today, under the dispensation of grace, we do not have to go to a temple with a sacrifice. Jesus is our atoning sacrifice that gives us free access to the throne of grace. If we have nothing else for which we should be thankful, we should daily give thanks to God for sending His Son to be our atoning sacrifice. We should be thankful that Jesus has wiped out the handwriting of requirements (the law of Moses) that was contrary to us and against us (Colossians 2:14) in the law can only condemn but never save. We should be thankful that because of Jesus, we have the privilege of having free access to the all-knowing and all-powerful eternal God. Other religions may revere God, but do not know Him. We get the benefit of knowing Him and walking with Him. What an advantage!

I have much to be thankful for because of Jesus

Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves – Psalm 100:3

No person knows what has been created better than the creator. Only the creator knows its full capacity, capability and limitations. Therefore, only the creator can set limits and can speak to what the creation is capable of and not. So, when God tells to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it, it is because He knows we are more than capable of doing it. Furthermore, every command that God gives us is not beyond our innate capability. This is especially the case for we who believe in Christ, because we have the strength of the Holy Spirit in us, working in us and through us. Therefore, we shouldn’t allow other people to set limits on us or let our own small-mindedness and misgivings about our identity determine and set our limits. Rather, we should simply ask God: What am I capable of doing though the power of Your Spirit? The moment we stop paying attention to what others say about us and what we say about ourselves but pay attention to what God says about us is when we become limitless.

Only God can set limits on me

You answered them, O Lord our God; You were to them God-Who-Forgives, though You took vengeance on their deeds – Psalm 99:8

Just because God is merciful to forgive us does not mean that we will not suffer the consequences of our sinful deeds. This is so important as many people think forgiveness and consequences are mutually exclusive! They are not! Indeed, the bible teaches that God cannot be mocked but that we will reap whatever we sow (Galatians 6:7). The bible also teaches that we may sow in one form and reap in another form, hence just because we don’t reap exactly what we have sown does not mean we have somehow escaped consequence. To me, this is a good reason to decide against doing what we want and solely leaning on God’s mercy while neglecting His grace (empowerment to live a righteous life). If we lean solely on His mercy, we find that we do not live the abundant life God intended; we find that our time on this earth is marked by distress. But when we decide to lean into His grace through humility, we find that we live a blessed life and experience His glory. Yes, we all need God’s mercy, but we should not lean into it in our attitude. Rather, we should lean into His Grace, knowing that His mercy is there to catch us when we fall.

I will lean on His grace today and not just rely on His mercy

The King’s strength also loves justice; You have established equity – Psalm 99:4

Another word for equity is fairness or impartiality. Unfortunately, there are those who still believe in partially towards groups of people. It shows up in feeling entitled; it shows up in cognitive biases; it shows up as superiority complex that leads to the justification of the unequitable treatment of certain people groups based on history, origin, ethnicity, gender, etc. But God is all about equity. Under the dispensation of grace, there is no more Greek or Jew, male or female, servant or master (Galatians 3:28) but all are considered the same in the eyes of God. It is also mentioned that God shows no favoritism or partiality (Acts 10:34). Alas, the erroneous thinking of favoritism has also found its way into the church. As believers, we must know that the Holy Spirit loves justice and works equitably in our lives. Therefore, we do not have to be concerned about whether God has favorites. He does not! He is fair, just, and equitable towards us no matter how we identify ourselves. No matter what denomination we call ourselves, the currency of grace remains faith! Let me ask – do you believe in justice and equity or are you holding unto some bias and prejudice?

If I do not believe in equity, then I do not believe the same as God

The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations – Psalm 98:2

God wants all people to know Jesus! It has always been and will always be God’s plan for Jesus to be known and accepted by all nations. Consider that this is likely part of the reason why Jesus was revealed in Jerusalem. Why Jerusalem? It is because Jerusalem was a very important gateway in the ancient world and was a melting pot of different cultures. Indeed, all tribes and nations of diverse tongues were present in Jerusalem, thus it was apt for Jesus to die and be resurrected there, for the news would travel far and wide. Furthermore, consider that the disciples spoke in tongues on the Day of Pentecost, so that people understood no matter what language they spoke. Consider that there is almost no place on earth where Jesus has not been preached. Consider that the bible continues to be the most widely sold book in the world, year after year. All this is not by mistake. God has willed it and so it has been. God loves ALL peoples and wants all peoples to know Him. What can you and other people do to know Him better?

God desires a deep relationship with me and other people around me