Not only is the world turned upside down in this season of Covid-19. On a personal note, many of us are affected too. Whether the impact is due to losing a job, fear and dread of what’s to come, cancellation disappointments, or missing a hug, I think Psalm 112 is timely to declare!
It’s heading is “The triumph of faith” in the Passion translation. And how we will triumph! We’ll not have to fear bad news when we’re walking with God, for our hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
I’ve inserted “we” and “us” where it says “they” and “their” so that you can audibly personalize and speak out these promises over us as the people of God.
I pray this declaration will become your belief and anchor as you navigate these changing waters.
“Shout in celebration of praise to the Lord!
Everyone who loves the Lord and delights in him
will cherish his words and be blessed beyond expectation.
Our descendants will be prosperous and influential.
Every generation of his godly lovers will experience his favor.
Great blessing and wealth fills the house of the wise,
for our integrity endures forever.
Even if darkness overtakes us,
sunrise-brilliance will come bursting through
because we are gracious to others, so tender and true.
Life is good for the one who is generous and charitable,
conducting affairs with honesty and truth.
Our circumstances will never shake us
and others will never forget our example.
We will not live in fear or dread of what may come,
for our hearts are firm, ever secure in our faith.
Steady and strong, we will not be afraid,
but will calmly face our every foe
until they all go down in defeat.
Never stingy and always generous to those in need,
our lives of influence and honor will never be forgotten,
for we were full of good deeds.
But the wicked take one look at a life lived like this
and they grit their teeth in anger, not understanding their bliss.
The wicked slink away speechless in the darkness that falls,
where hope dies and all their dreams fade away to nothing,
nothing at all!”
Psalm 112 TPT.
Love,
Sandra.