Psalms For Psalms- Day 44

Last night at family camp, I stayed up until the early hours of the morning playing pickleball with the other dads at camp. 

The pride dwelling in me sought eternal pickleball glory; at least, that’s how I probably viewed it in the moment. But after it was all said and done, I was exhausted. Nothing else left in the tank. And by the way, no one cares about how good or bad in pickleball you are….

You know who doesn’t care how much energy you have? 

Young kids. 

Despite what you did the night before, they are going to be up and at em ready for your love and full attention first thing in the morning. And that’s exactly what Merritt did at 5:30 am to my chagrin.

So, I dragged myself out of bed and put my running shoes on to take her in the stroller. I was so tired I couldn’t even run, so I pushed her gently down the rolling Tyler hills with Shane and Shane music by my side.

As I was feeling sorry for myself, it came to me. How consistent is our own Father’s Love for us. He doesn’t get tired. He just keeps loving us consistently every day. He is the Keeper of our lives, hearts and souls. 

And God does a much better job of tending to my heart than I do with my daughter Merritt’s. And praise God for that. He is the only one we can trust and lean on, day in and day out. 

Psalms 44 is a crying out, a heave to the Lord when we ourselves have run ourselves to the end of our rope. “Awake God!” we cry. 

But God has been awake the whole time. He’s been waiting patiently for us as we sleep, watching over our whole being and treasuring each child of His. 

God, remind us of your presence and how You are the Good Father. Remind us that we need You and that you give us life today and eternal life forever. You are the Great Keeper of all souls and You love us more than we can ever imagine!

Psalms 44- For Our Souls You Keep

When fathers tell stories

Children gather to listen 

Eager with anticipation

Little eyes glistening 

We remember days of old

All the mighty deeds done

Everything God has accomplished

And all the battles He won

Despite our boasting 

Our hearts can still be sad

Now we are downtrodden

When we used to be glad 

Awake God! 

Rise from Your sleep!

Do not reject us Forever

For our souls You keep

But You were already awake

Sitting patiently by our side

Watching over our hearts and souls

Ready to greet us with Your arms open wide