Psalm 79:8-13
The Message (MSG)
There are plenty of people who believe there is no God. It was true in ancient days, too, and so the Psalmist prayed for God's intervention in the hopes that they would see the power of God as he saved the people.
We pray for the same thing, don't we? We want God to hear our prayers, to reach down to our despair and lift us out into a place of joy. All the while, we hope that those around us see the awesome power of God and recognize where the true power in the world is.
Know that your voice is joined with a loud choir that spans the ages as we pray for God to break through the pain into our lives and lift us into the everlasting joy.
May you be confidant in God's love
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Psalm 79:1-7
Psalm 79:1-7
The Message (MSG)
I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating--the Holy Scripture, inspired by God, gives us language we can use to question God! God wants us to be involved and committed to this relationship, and in any relationship, you're going to have questions when you don't understand things. Take those questions to God! Don't be afraid of asking questions--how many times do the angels tell us not to be afraid? Our questions show that we care. Our questions show that we're paying attention, that we're committed to the relationship even though we don't understand it all.
Now, we're called to ask those questions respectfully, to remember our place and remember who God is. But ask questions. Be inquisitive. Trust that God has answers, even if we don't understand them.
May you trust God enough to ask your big questions
The Message (MSG)
I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating--the Holy Scripture, inspired by God, gives us language we can use to question God! God wants us to be involved and committed to this relationship, and in any relationship, you're going to have questions when you don't understand things. Take those questions to God! Don't be afraid of asking questions--how many times do the angels tell us not to be afraid? Our questions show that we care. Our questions show that we're paying attention, that we're committed to the relationship even though we don't understand it all.
Now, we're called to ask those questions respectfully, to remember our place and remember who God is. But ask questions. Be inquisitive. Trust that God has answers, even if we don't understand them.
May you trust God enough to ask your big questions
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Psalm 78:67-72
Psalm 78:67-72
English Standard Version (ESV)
When I pick ice cream flavors, I am completely unrestrained. I can choose any flavor I want, and it's my choice. It doesn't make much sense to criticize me for choosing differently than you might have.
God chooses his beloved people. I believe that God chooses them so that they might be an example to the world, so that all the world may come to worship him as God and King. It's God's choice--and despite all our failings, God chooses to love us. Let us not criticize God for the choices he makes--let us give thanks that there is grace and love enough for God to choose us.
May you rest in the confidence that God chooses you
English Standard Version (ESV)
When I pick ice cream flavors, I am completely unrestrained. I can choose any flavor I want, and it's my choice. It doesn't make much sense to criticize me for choosing differently than you might have.
God chooses his beloved people. I believe that God chooses them so that they might be an example to the world, so that all the world may come to worship him as God and King. It's God's choice--and despite all our failings, God chooses to love us. Let us not criticize God for the choices he makes--let us give thanks that there is grace and love enough for God to choose us.
May you rest in the confidence that God chooses you
Monday, September 15, 2014
Psalm 78:56-66
Psalm 78:56-66
English Standard Version (ESV)
When all is said and done, I want to be on God's side. He's going to win.
The great thing is, God wants us on his side, too. God wants us to choose grace and peace and love, and he gives us so many opportunities to choose him. We sin over and over again, and there is grace for us. We turn from him over and over again, and there is mercy, abundant and wondrous.
So never give up hope. God's love abounds.
May you choose mercy today
English Standard Version (ESV)
When all is said and done, I want to be on God's side. He's going to win.
The great thing is, God wants us on his side, too. God wants us to choose grace and peace and love, and he gives us so many opportunities to choose him. We sin over and over again, and there is grace for us. We turn from him over and over again, and there is mercy, abundant and wondrous.
So never give up hope. God's love abounds.
May you choose mercy today
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