God's in Charge, We're in Control

I call on the LORD in my distress,
and he answers me.

Save me, O LORD, from lying lips

 and from deceitful tongues.

What will he do to you,

 and what more besides, O deceitful tongue?

Psalm 120:1-3

As I meditate on this scripture, I recall a topic of "generational curses" and "demonic spirits" infiltrating all aspects of life. I hear people talk about these things as often as I hear about how God created everything and I'm bothered by it. But God teaches us to "test the spirits to see whether they are from God." I also think that it's a lot of times nothing to do with the spirits but our own flesh (mind and body) influenced by our experiences; it's our own fault sometimes! This scripture is reminding me that I need to be like the author here and call on the LORD in my distress and He will answer me. There's deceitful tongues out there that are prideful and speak for the sake of wanting to be heard but we need to discern what others are saying according to the Spirit.

Last night we had a great discussion about the above. Not all of it covered under the topic but lots in our sharing of highs/lows. I'm reminded and encouraged that as embodied humans in a Divine-human relationship, we have a responsibility to do our part. We mess up a lot of times and need to take responsibility for our actions with God as our guide. Yes, He's in charge of it all but I'm in control of my willingness to obey. I cannot dismiss my responsibility and say God will handle it.

Thank You Father God for bringing our hearts together to worship You in wonderful fellowship. I pray that it grows in this new season and that we all mature in our own unique way to further Your kingdom. Help us to lift each other up in prayer and to be there when one stumbles. Thank You for Your beautiful teachings and support. Love you Jesus, Amen!