The Church in Thyatira was given a warning: beware, repent, turn away from sin, obey, and hold fast… trust. When we follow God’s directives, something powerful and sweet happens in the depths of our souls. King David understood this, and he shared about this process in many of his Psalms.
Today, as a Spiritual Practice, consider following the REST model as a means of connecting with this Psalm of David.
R – Read Psalm 32 – slowly… allow the words to sink in.
E – Engage the text with your mind and heart — what stands out to you? What connects with your soul?
S – Sit with Jesus and listen for His voice. If you are struggling to hear Jesus, then ask him to speak to you.
T – Trust and take a step of obedience. Your God longs for your wholeness more than you can imagine! He is trustworthy — he is for you! Obedience is not an obligation to God — it is engaging in and experiencing God’s ultimate best for you.
Psalm 32
1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.
4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.
5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
6 Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.
8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.
11 So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
Remember this promise today: Your God will guide you. He has designed the best pathway for you. He will call you to obedience, he will advise you, he will watch over you, he will protect you, he will give you victory. Your God loves you!