My joy (3/4)

Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on… Habakkuk 3:17-18

Though the fig tree does not blossom,
and no fruit is on the vines;
though the produce of the olive fails
and the fields yield no food;
though the flock is cut off from the fold
and there is no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will exult in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 joy salvation worship
While I kept silence, my body wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
Psalm 32:3 sin confession speaking

If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
John 15:10 law love Jesus
Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
Psalm 32:5 confession sin forgiveness
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
Matthew 3:17 Jesus God acknowledging
But surely, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Psalm 54:4 life dependence equipment
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24 hope materialism acknowledging
My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.
John 15:8 Father following evangelism
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God.
Psalm 42:11 worship hope soul
But you, O Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
Psalm 3:3 dependence overcoming protection
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 God planning wisdom
You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name's sake lead me and guide me.
Psalm 31:3 God worship life
I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 creation encouragement dependence
Hear, my child, and accept my words,
that the years of your life may be many.
Proverbs 4:10 Word of God obedience law
I cried aloud to him,
and he was extolled with my tongue.
Psalm 66:17 worship prayer praise
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
John 14:15 law love Jesus
I stretch out my hands to you;
my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah
Psalm 143:6 worship receiving dependence
O God, you are my God, I seek you,
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1 worship seeking soul
But as for me, I will look to the Lord,
I will wait for the God of my salvation;
my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 hope salvation listening
My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Psalm 31:15 persecution redeemer salvation
Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on your name.
Psalm 63:3-4 love life worship
Hear my prayer, O Lord;
give ear to my supplications in your faithfulness;
answer me in your righteousness.
Psalm 143:1 reliability righteousness prayer
My child, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments;
for length of days and years of life
and abundant welfare they will give you.
Proverbs 3:1-2 law life heart
My child, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
Do not let them escape from your sight;
keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21 listening Word of God heart