Labor Pains

There is a blog I have been wanting to write for a few weeks now, but the time was not right. It's nothing earth shattering - just something that occurred to me, yet I have not been able to bring it to fruition. Yesterday, however, I began on it and hope to have it posted tomorrow.

I found this Psalm today which I thought was excellent for explaining the importance of waiting and reflecting on the Lord to get it right: Even if it's induced by Him. This Psalm reflects my moods lately as well, and our need to praise Him for who He is. Pay particular attention to verses 6 and 12, they stood out to me specifically. I pray they are an encouragement to you as well.

Psalm 77:1-20
1.   I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and He will hear me.
2.   In my day of trouble I sought the Lord. My hands were lifted up all night long; I refused to be comforted.
3.   I think of God; I groan; I meditate; my spirit becomes weak.
4.   You have kept me from closing my eyes; I am troubled and can not speak.
5.   I consider days of old, years long past.
6.   At night I remember my music; I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders.
7.   "Will the Lord reject forever and never again show favor? 
8.   Has His faithful love ceased forever? Is His promise at an end for all generations?
9.   Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He in anger withheld His compassion?"
10.   So I say, "It is my sorrow that the right hand of the Most High has changed."
11.   I will remember the LORD's works; yes, I will remember Your ancient wonders.
12.   I will reflect on all You have done and meditate on Your actions.
13.   God, Your way is holy. What god is great like God?
14.   You are the God who works wonders; You revealed Your strength among the peoples.
15.   With Your power You redeemed Your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
16.   The waters saw You, God. The waters saw You; they trembled. Even the depths shook.
17.   The clouds poured down water. The storm clouds thundered; Your arrows flashed back and forth.
18.   The sound of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; lightening lit up the world. The earth shook and quaked.
19.   Your way went through the sea, and Your path through the great waters, but Your footprints were unseen. 
20.   You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.