do not disturb

Yesterday afternoon my son Zack wrote "Do Not Disturb" on a piece of paper then taped it to his back.  He said his brothers were bothering him.  Sometimes I feel for that little guy!  He is the middle of my three boys.  Their ages are 6, 8 and 9.  That's pretty close!  And they all share the bonus room upstairs for sleeping and playing.  I think it is completely understandable that he would need to put that sign on his back for a few hours.

Honestly, sometimes I wish I could put a "do not disturb" sign on my back.  Don't you?  Sometimes I wish for a little escape, a refuge, a break from the day after day....  The psalms provide that for me.  It 's a good thing that I follow a bible reading plan each day because otherwise, I would pretty much camp out in the psalms.  The Life Journal readings include Old and New Testament each day, and on the good days we get to read some psalms!!  Well today we hit a favorite!  Psalm 63.  My good friends know I love this one.  And I know Chip loves this one.  This morning I am dwelling on verses 2-5.

I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.

My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;

with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

These words are my "do not disturb" sign today.  Actually, they are my "I cannot be disturbed" sign.  These words are my comfort and my encouragement.  They are my place of rest and my peace.  No matter what happens today, or what is bothering me, these words will keep me joyful.  Because these words are true.  In God's presence, my soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods.  I am loved by the all-powerful God of Glory, and I will praise Him as long as I live!