Read Psalm 18.
In verse 29 the Psalmist, thinking of some of the times in the past when he has been given power to overcome difficulties and to advance on the path, says, For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. Everyone has found himself at some time confronted with a difficulty that seemed like a high and insurmountable wall, but faith in God enables one to clear the obstacle notwithstanding.
Next the Psalmist reminds us that the way of God is perfect. God will put you upon your high place. In other words, he will raise you consciousness so that you will automatically demonstrate. Then the author praises God and thanks Him for His goodness. Thanksgiving, as you know, is one of he most powerful forms of prayer.
Finally he says that God gives great deliverance to his King; and that He sheweth mercy to His anointed, to David and to his seed forevermore. God intends us all to be kings through the exercise of spiritual power, and our power to go on increasing – like the seed of David – through all eternity.
“God is great, God is good, let us thank him…” How many times we have said or heard that prayer? How many times have we prayed to God when facing seemingly impossible circumstances and been delivered? How many times has God kept us safe from harm and made us better for the experience. How many times have we added up all God’s answered prayers and thanked God for all our blessings? And when we look to our future, how many of us believe and thank God for the assurance of spiritual power, mercy and future deliverance forever?
When we stop to add it up, we surely will be overcome with gratitude and praise for the God that never fails us and ensures our welfare forever. If we do this each day and say our prayers of null and praise, then we will spend our days and nights in the garden God created for us. And when facing difficulties, obstacles and challenges, we will “run through a troop and leap over the walls”, that threaten to rob us of our faith and its rewards. God is indeed great and good.
Leaping and running,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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