Read this first: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+47&version=ESV
This is the simplest psalm we’ve had in a while. It’s a song of praise to God for all He’s done. I don’t know if I’ve done that much since covid hit. Occassionally I’ll get lost in a song but there’s something about praising God with a group that’s helpful for that. I feel like I need to do more than that. Like there has to be an application for all of my teaching. A where do we go from here moment.
Yet there are messages I do where sometimes I feel God just needs to tell us we’re loved.
Maybe there are messages and times where I need to just tell God He’s loved.
It’s a perception changer. David just went through the list of all the good things God has done for Him.
So I guess I’ll do the same and encourage you to do likewise.
God I thank you for being with me through this season. For giving us the internet, netflix, skit guys, and Bob the Tomato’s amazing insight into racism at this time. For spiritual disciplines like blogging that couldn’t have happened before. For continuing to provide me with a job and income when so many do not. For editing software and people who know what they’re doing.
You are awesome! You have made it so that though I’m physically alone- I know I’m not. My biggest fear through this has been my loved ones dieing alone. But you’ve given me the insight through my pastor that no one ever dies alone. I thank you for that.
You have given me and so many kids great faith. Help me to keep seeing that. I thank you for Jesus for forgiveness and hope beyond this life.
You bring change. You bring newness with every season. You bring joy. You bring love. All love I’ve experienced has been a reflection of your love. You’re with me in my sadness as well and know exactly how I feel. You walk with me through my fear, doubts, existential dread, and so much more.
Help me and all of us to praise you and be thankful for all your works which surrounds us and we take for granted so often!
Marking It Up 