O God of the comforting presence, be with this dear reader today; in Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
Our text for today comes from Psalm 105: 1 Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done! 2 Sing him songs, belt out hymns, translate his wonders into music! 3 Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! 4 Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. 5 Remember the world of wonders he has made, his miracles, and the verdicts he's rendered - 6 O seed of Abraham, his servant, O child of Jacob, his chosen. 37 He led Israel out, their arms filled with loot, and not one among his tribes even stumbled. 38 Egypt was glad to have them go - they were scared to death of them. 39 God spread a cloud to keep them cool through the day and a fire to light their way through the night; 40 They prayed and he brought quail, filled them with the bread of heaven; 41 He opened the rock and water poured out; it flowed like a river through that desert - 42 All because he remembered his Covenant, his promise to Abraham, his servant. 43 Remember this! He led his people out singing for joy; his chosen people marched, singing their hearts out! 44 He made them a gift of the country they entered, helped them seize the wealth of the nations 45 So they could do everything he told them - could follow his instructions to the letter. Hallelujah! (The Message)
A life lived in prayer involves a lot of giving thanks. One cannot live and not see the things of God all around us. And one should not live a life that does not share the Good News with anyone who might be in need or who is asking. And some can live lives that produce music that give witness and praise to the wonders of God. All of us can live a life that honors God in our midst. And all of us should never lose the wonder of the awesomeness of God all around us.
How are you living? Please don't tell me it's the opposite of the above! Selfish and thinking you deserved what you have? Closed minded and closed-eyed aboutg God? Quiet because you don't want to hurt someone's feelings or embarrass someone, namely you? Thinking that you've done enough because you sat through one hour of worship? And you think you have seen and heard everything?
Your choice!
PRAYER: Lord, You know what I want! Please help me change when I think I want the wrong thing! I ask this in Christ Jesus' precious name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
Prayer Request: Sharon Allsbrooks is undergoing surgery this morning in Corpus Christi. She is the wife of Rev. John Alsbrooks of Brady, Texas.
