Continuation of comments on Psalm 34:7 “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” what it means to fear the Lord as defined in Psalm 34:13,14

“Turn from evil and do good;” Make me aware,Lord, of whenever I am contemplating something evil, like selfishness, lustful thoughts, impatience or resentment. Or thinking and speaking negatively about others instead of blessing them in my mind and words. Help me to repent immediately and choose good instead.

“Seek peace and pursue it.” Help me to have the courage and determination to actively work for peace with all those around me rather than avoiding those who clash with me or refusing to forgive or not wanting to ask forgiveness. Help me to speak words that bring peace instead of venting my feelings and stirring things up.

In response to these truths, Lord, I must resolve to be deeply concerned for what you think. I want to live for you a life worthy of your great Name, with a love growing in knowledge and depth of insight so that I may be able to “discern what is best, and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness, which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” (Phil. 1:9-11).

And thank you, LORD, that we can obey you because you are Yahweh, whose glory is in your holiness;

because you are Elohim, whose great power is seen in creation and whose full faithfulness is seen in your promised provision of salvation, symbolized by the rainbow;

because you are Adonai, who is worthy to be obeyed fully and promises to provide completely so we can obey.

Prayer: “I bow before you, O Triune God, Creator and Lord of the universe. I surrender my all to you. Help me to fear you in each decision I make so that you can be glorified in my life today. Amen.”

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