Psalm 35:9

I started studying the book of Psalms again months ago when I came back to Virginia Beach. I had just transitioned from moving from the city I described in my previous posts. I have been slacking in my bible studies. Side note, I am not Christian, I just believe in Christian principles because I feel like they help guide me and give me a foundation in my life's journey. Yesterday I was having an issue and I've been having issues with people picking on me. I was on the bus going home, and I saw SALM 35:9 on someone's license plate. I was so ecstatic because the timing of it was perfect. Psalm 35:9 says "And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation". This was very comforting to me in my time of need. The situation was one where there was confusion. I had to choose whether I was going to engage or not, and I chose not to. Sometimes certain attacks of the enemy are not for us to delve into. I had to trust myself and protect my peace.

When my mom passed away I had heard the Joy of the Lord is your strength from Nehemiah 8:10. . I didn't know why the heck I heard it. But I did. I have it tattooed on my arm for inspiration. For this to pop up, It must be a message from the heavens or maybe even directly from my mom because I really feel like people have been trying to steal my joy. I remember years ago my therapist told me to...not let anyone steal your joy. And it's difficult during these times to maintain joy I believe , with everything going on in the world.

I think that's why I'm get attacked so bad. I think that's why a host of us are being criticized, mocked, left out, or whatever the case may be. I take this as my sign to stay prayed up and study again. My mom always told me to study, read, and trust. My faiths been kind of shakey but God's been working on me. Surely.

I'm grateful for this encouragement from yesterday because I needed it.

Hope it encourages you too!