"My Glory, the Lifter of My Head" - Ps. 3:4

From the Jeruselum Bible this is what it says:  (verses 3 and 4)

But, Yahweh, my encircling shield,
my glory, you help me hold up my head.
Loudly I cry to Yahweh,
and He answers me from His holy mountain.

From the New American Bible it say: (verse 4)

But you, O Lord, are my shield;
my glory, you lift up my head!

The whole of Psalm 3 is such an encouraging psalm.  I look at it as the great spiritual battles we go through all the time.  All these demons and bad thoughts and self-condemnation thoughts, etc., come at us all the time.  They say - in some way or another - "You are no good.  There is no salvation for you.  Nothing can help you!"  BUT ----- "You, O Lord, are my shield" - we just need to recognize God there shielding us from all that comes against us.  He is shielding us.  Nothing can touch us in HIM.  "my glory".  MY GLORY!  I had a hard time grasping this one.  How can my Lord be MY glory?  So, I went to the Webster dictionary.  Some of the meanings of the word are listed there:  Distinguished honor or praise; exalted reputation..  The glory of heaven; bliss.  Extreme well-being, prosperity,  etc. - to be in one's glory.  To rejoice proudly or triumphantly; take pride with in.  Isn't this exciting?  He brings us into glory!  Into a place of honor  and our reputations is exalted!  We can have well-being, prosperity,  and all that we need!  Instead of complaining and feeling bad, we can boast, take pride within our being because we KNOW that our Lord is sheilding us, He is bringing us glory!  And then in verse 4 it says "He is the lifter of my head!"  I don't need to hang my head in shame.  The devil can no longer rob me of my joy, my glory, my pride in what I do!  My Lord is the lifter of my head!!!  We are blessed to know this.

The title of this post is the title of the song I mentioned in my e-mail to Mickey.  She asked me if I could post the words of this song and a teaching on my blog.  So, I studied it a little, and was so blessed by this study.  I pray you will be, too.  Here are the words of the song:

My glory and the lifter of my head, my glory and the lifter of my head!  \
Thous, O lord, art a shield to me, - - my glory and the lifter of my head!

I cried unto the Lord with my voice
I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me out of His holy hill!

My glory and the lifter of my head,
my glory and the lifter of my head! 
And thou, O Lord, art a shield to me, -  -
my glory and the lifter of my head!


The whole of Psalm 3 is worth reading and pondering.

Another prophecy from my journal

August 14, 2003

"Do not let the sound of war and unrest in many parts of this world keep you from hearing My message.  The television and radio secular news bring only fear and discouragement and hopelessness into your minds and hearts.  Do not let the noise and news around the world distract you and keep you from spending your time in the quiet of your prayer closet.  Do not miss the importance of this time in history.  Do not miss My message.  For I bring you words of encouragement, I bring you tidings of great joy, I bring you hope!

Listen, My children, I have not gone away never to return; but I WILL come - yes, even at a time you least expect, and when many have become engrossed in the problems of the hour.  I say to you - My precious ones - do not become obsessed by the problems of the world; be obsessed with Me and My love for you.  Look up and rejoice!  For surely your deliverance is very near!  Fill your days with My light, and love, and sharing the GOOD news.  Glorify and honor My name.  Praise and delight yourself in the Lord.  Then you will experience a freedom from the pressures and cares of this world.  You will find peace.  You will find rest for your weary soul.  Come to Me.  Let Me shower you with My blessings.  Let Me touch you with My love and heal your soul.  Come into My presence whenever you choose, as often as you choose.  You can enjoy this rest and the opportunity to be apart from time and concerns of this world.  You shall lose nothing and gain everything!  Try it as a therapy for your physical body.  Always it will be a great source of energy and life for your spiritual journey!

COME TO ME---COME AWAY WITH ME---I LOVE YOU---I HAVE NOT GONE AWAY---I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS.  COME TO ME!"

John 6:63  -  "What gives life is God's Spirit; human power is of no use at all. 
                       The words I have spoken to you bring God's life-giving Spirit."

Rev. 7:15b - "He who sits on the throne will protect them with His presence."

A prophecy from the past

As I was going through my things, I came across this journal from 2003.  I record the scriptures and what the Lord speaks through them to me.  This is amazing, and a very encouraging word for us for NOW!

February 6, 2003 (nine years ago!)

Read Psalm 118:1-9, and 15-17.  (this was what I had recorded 9 years ago to read, but today as I read this psalm, I believe we should read the whole psalm for us now):

This was the prophecy I had from it:  (This is a word from God spoken through His Spirit in me.  Please discern what I say here.)

"Quiet your hearts and minds, my people, and hear what I speak to you this hour:

Hard times are coming!  Chaos and panic, suffering and hardships as have never come so near your land in your life times!  But - Be not afraid!  I go before you always.  Come, follow me, and I will give you rest!  I am with you.  Stay alert.  See me at work as you ask!  Study my word.  Search in the scriptures for answers to all questions - to find how and why and where and even when I am working.  I speak to those who have open hearts and minds to hear my words, to do my will.  I respond to those who call upon my name.  I will send my angels to minister, guide, and guard as you ask me to do so.  Listen - Stay close to me.  Listen - stay alert.  You will see me in the events in your life.  You will be guided by ME - you will be guarded by me.  You will be strengthened by Me.  You will be sent out - with all you need to fight the battle that is now being waged for the very souls of all people.  My name and My word, and your prayer, are the weapons that will win the battle!  Stay close to me.  Stay alert!  Know My word!  DO my work as I lead you.  Have no fear - you are in My kingdom and we will not be defeated."