Friday, Week Four

 

I almost didn't post today.  I've been completely bewildered and saddened by the events this week.  Please remember to pray for Kitty's grandson Connor, a Marine serving in Afghanistan.  Please pray for Americans and Afghanis who have been left behind.  

We need to continue to pray 2 Chronicles 7:14 now more than ever!  

This week's prompt was unexpected, wasn't it!  

Does the idea of Jesus being happy, attending parties, smiling, and laughing make you uncomfortable?  Why or why not?

It definitely does not, and if anything it makes me want to enjoy life and celebrate as much as possible.  The fact that he performed his first miracle at a wedding reception means that Jesus cares about us socially, and doesn't want us to be embarrassed in front of friends and family.  Being socially awkward myself, I find this very comforting, not uncomfortable.

What about you?

Yesterday morning, I was led to read Psalm 5.  It was a blessing to me yesterday, and I hope it blesses you today.

Psalm 5

1 Listen to my words, Lord,

    consider my lament.

2 Hear my cry for help,

    my King and my God,

    for to you I pray.

3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;

    in the morning I lay my requests before you

    and wait expectantly.

4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;

    with you, evil people are not welcome.

5 The arrogant cannot stand

    in your presence.

You hate all who do wrong;

6     you destroy those who tell lies.

The bloodthirsty and deceitful

    you, Lord, detest.

7 But I, by your great love,

    can come into your house;

in reverence I bow down

    toward your holy temple.

8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness

    because of my enemies—

    make your way straight before me.

9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;

    their heart is filled with malice.

Their throat is an open grave;

    with their tongues they tell lies.

10 Declare them guilty, O God!

    Let their intrigues be their downfall.

Banish them for their many sins,

    for they have rebelled against you.

11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

    let them ever sing for joy.

Spread your protection over them,

    that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;

    you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill