Tag: Reflection
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Not in Kansas
I’m beginning a retreat today, but I made the trip a day early for a meeting and to spend some time reading. I love the statement by Steinbeck that you don’t take a journey, a journey takes you. I’ve verified that statement many times. This journey is no exception.
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A Sure Hope – Psalm 33:1-22
Reflection on Psalm 33:1-22. Hope in God Alone I love the last line of this Psalm, “Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you (Psalm 33:22).” As the Psalmist scans creation, he sees evidence of God’s love. The world breathes with God’s handiwork. When the Psalmist looks around in awe […]
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Wednesday Morning Reflection – Psalm 68:19
Carried – A Reflection “Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.” – Psalm 68:19 (NLT) The Day Dawns The alarm buzzes with an intensity that shakes me from a dream of better things. I sluggishly jump out of bed heading to the alarm, wisely placed twenty […]
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Morning Reflection 3/26/12 – Psalm 31
Psalm 31 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. 2 Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe. 3 You […]
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Morning Reflection 3/23/12 – Psalm 30
A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple. 1 I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health. 3 You brought me up from the grave, […]