A Remembrance

Psalm 70 deals is a particular Song of the Psalter, it is a Remembrance.
In the superscript David writes, "For the Music Director, a psalm of David, to remember."
Only in Psalm 38 is this superscript found, this remembrance was probably sung with a sacrifice that would act as a reminder to Yahweh of the psalmist needs and requests.
As I was reading and re-reading this psalm, I was struck by his dependence on the Yahweh. David understood quite well that God was the only one that could remember him while he was in distress. I thought about the fact that when we are in distress we seek people, comfort, and other devices, instead of clinging to the Rock, instead of "reminding" the Lord about our distress.
How different our lives might be if we would go to Yahweh and casts all of our cares on Him, because he cares for us.

Please Pray! Darius and Audra

God is so good! He always brings people in our lives that are not only great friends, but they minister to us. Such is the case of Darius and Audra, God has done a marvelous work in both of their lives and they have been great friends to Melissa, Cael and me.
So this Sunday they are getting married and they asked me to officiate. Pray for them as they embark in one of life's most wonderful journeys; pray that God will be glorified in their wedding and in their marriage.
So here is to you both!

gap

Update

Praise GOD!
My dad is home now; he is doing much, much better.
The ball is now on his court, he needs to take care of himself =)

Thanks for your prayers and your concern for my dad.

--Update--

I went to see my dad after work today. He is doing much better, he will be released from the hospital tomorrow.
I am indebted to the Lord for his great work in my dad's life.
Continue to pray for a good recovery; my dad wont be able to work until January.
Thanks again for all of your prayers lifted up on his behalf.

Praise HIM!

gap

--Quick Update--

My dad is doing better. He has been tranferred to a private room, though he is still under careful watch. Please continue to pray for him.
Last night I went to see my dad and I read this Psalm to him, I pray that this will be an encouragement to you as it was for him and my mom.

Psalm 116
1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.

2 Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death entangled me,
the anguish of the grave [a] came upon me;
I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD :
"O LORD, save me!"

5 The LORD is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.

6 The LORD protects the simplehearted;
when I was in great need, he saved me.

7 Be at rest once more, O my soul,
for the LORD has been good to you.

8 For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling,

9 that I may walk before the LORD
in the land of the living.

Please Pray for my Dad

Last night I got a call at around 9:20 PM from my mom telling me that she was with my dad at the hospital because he had some chest pains. He ended up having a heart attack and going into surgery to have a procedure done that will clean his obstructed arteries. He is doing well now, but please pray for his recovery. I was reminded last night of God's sovereignty and his fatherly care for my own dad. As I was talking to my mom and brothers, we were all reminded that God cares a lot more for my dad than I ever would and that he is using this to sanctify him further.
So please pray for him, his name is Ruben.
I will keep you abreast of the latest.

Thanks.

Wedding Coming Up:

Just a quick prayer request:
Please pray for My Friends Spencer and Julie. They are getting married this Saturday. It is my first time officiating a wedding.
But no matter, pray for them as they commit their lives to one another. This couple has been an immense encouragement to Melissa, Cael and me.
So this Saturday, when you are reading the morning paper and sipping on your designer coffee, please think of Spencer and Julie and pray that God will bless their union.

I love you guys!

gap

Nothing is Outside of God's Control

As you know there are a lot of our brothers and sisters in Christ that live in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Please pray that they will be reminded that God is still on the throne as they suffer loss and the fear of losing.

Praise God For He still Reigns!