Sept 12, 2010 Psalms 133-134

Today begins a new week, I am starting a new job tomorrow, a friend is downsizing from her home to an apartment, she is moving Tuesday. Unborn twin grandchildren have made it to 32 weeks!  The pregnancy has been tough, am thankful for each day they stay in the womb. Last but not least I decided to disconnect cable TV on Friday. I am somewhat suffering from TV withdrawal but I'm glad I did it. 2 reasons - budget cuts and I really don't watch a lot of  TV. So lots of changes in lives of those around me - and me.  Change is exciting and scary. We need God's help to get us through.

Today we are reading Psalms 133 - 134. Please follow along.

Psalm 133 is a short psalm written by David and it is a psalm about harmonious relationships.

Verse 1 "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity." There will always be conflict. That's life. Decide what is important to you and let the little things go. Choose to pleasant, not negative. That alone will go a long way in creating harmony with everyone you interact with.

Verse 2 - Living in unity is like anointing the priests with oil - anointing with oil is an act of serving God.

Verse 3 Mt Zion is the tallest mountain in the region, and this is where the Lord gives his blessing.

Psalm 134 - Worship and praise God

Verses 1-3 This is a psalm for the temple watchmen who protect the temple. After they have watched the temple all night the people would sing this psalm for praising those who watched over and protected the temple. May we take our job as seriously as the temple watchmen.

Father God, we thank you for these short psalms that teach us that it is good and pleasant to live in unity, and doing a good job no matter what we do, is done to give praise to you Lord. Search our hearts today, maybe we need a positive attitude adjustment, let us be open to hearing and obeying your still small voice. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.