Psalms 111

Ever wonder why at the worst times, your happiest memories come back to you? I've never really thought about it but its true. In my life when things have gotten bad it feels like I have so many memories clamoring to get past my distressed feelings and be at the forefront of my mine. Psalms 111:4 explains why: "He has caused His wonders to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and compassionate." God puts the good memories in a place to be remembered. He knows that when we're in hard times we'll need to remember happy times. Thats His grace and compassion at work. He helps us stay positive. Not all aspects of God are the ones we want to see though. In verse 10 it says "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom." I struggle with fearing God. He's done so much good in my life and the lives of my family and friends. He hasn't destroyed many nations lately but He has the ability to. He has the power to use eanything and everything either for us or against us. We have to conciously remind ourselves that God isn't just the benevolant Father. He's the Awesome and Powerful Creator and Sustainer of the world. His ability to hold our world in His hands is frightening. He's bigger than anything we could even attempt to wrap our minds around. With a word He can change anything. Whether its goood or bad in our eyes doesn't matter because its God's will and it has a purpose. Yes, God is gracious and compassionate but He is also fear-inspiring. The only one who deserves to be feared.