May the mumbling commence!
God loves us.
That is without question. God
provides for us and directs us. God
shows us the way to transformation – personally and as a community. God shows us the way to transform people we
have trouble getting along with into friends… one that we share table
fellowship with.
God is our Shepherd.
These thoughts are the deep compassionate love of God made known in Psalm
Twenty-three. It is a well known and
well loved Psalm. Psalm Twenty-three has
made its way into the consciousness of people outside the circle of Christian faith. This Psalm is beloved because it reminds us
of God’s love for us through all times in our lives. Read it below:
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything
I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews
my strength.
He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid, for you are close
beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest, anointing my
head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your
goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
I find rest in the Lord… rest in green meadows and along
peaceful streams. And my strength is
renewed. With newfound strength, I will
seek the path the Lord, my Shepherd, has put before me.
I greatly desire to honor the name of the Lord.
When hard times come up, I trust in the Lord’s presence
and protection. I am comforted. My enemies will join me at the banquet
prepared by the Lord.
My blessings overflow.
Thank you, God. Thank you, thank
you, thank you! Your loving care, O
Lord, follows me wherever I go. With You
nearby, I will always dwell safely in Your house. Praise God!
And I give thanks for the fellowship of all my Christian
brothers and sisters. Indeed our cups
overflow! Read from the end of
Philippians in chapter four:
At the moment I have all I need – more than I need! I am generously supplied with the gifts you
sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable to
God and pleases him. And this same
God who takes care of me will supply all
your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ
Jesus. Now glory be to God our Father forever and ever. Amen. (Verses 18-20)
Yes! No doubt
about it! God loves us.
Enough mumbling for now…
Peace Out
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