The Lifter Up of My Head

"But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."

Psalm 3:3 (KJV)

I have been going through a really rough patch in my life for the better part of a year...but you know, I have found that it is those rough patches in my life that smooth out the "rough around the edges" areas in my core being...this in turn brings forth the ripeness of blossoming fruit on the branches... that are connected to the Vine, our Life Source.

Water, as it appears in a running brook, seems to be a non abrasive substance--yet hard, sharp edged rocks are transformed in the smoothest, roundest pebbles, over the course of time. So it is with us...it takes time to smooth out our rough edges, and while we are in the midst of the process, "going through" it is not a pleasant ordeal. Lest one think that once he goes "though the fire" that he is done with such trials for life, au contraire! There will be many periods in our lives where we will feel the need to cry out, " How long O Lord, how long?"

"How long, O LORD ? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, O LORD my God."
Psalm 13:1-3a

I can't tell you how many nights big fat tears barrelled down my face, soaking my pillow, as I went to sleep crying out to the Lord. This sounds like a cliche, but I had to endure the weeping during the night, to experience the joy in the morning. I wish I could be more specific, but this is a public forum, and I can't share specifics online.

God has revealed Himself to me in a way that I knew was possible but I had never experienced quite like this before. All I can say is Hallelujah! This deeper revelation of God has spurred me to want to get to know Him even deeper.

"And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD." Psalm 27:6

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