Read Psalms 88-90
Prayer based on the Psalms today.
God of the blues, where minor
keys don’t always resolve into major melodies; God of moments when life is not
a half-hour sitcom where everything turns out just fine in the end, hear the
heartbreak and soul ache for the brokenness and bruises of life. Listen to our cries when our efforts for
peace, justice, caring, and love to rule the day are laughed at by others. When we feel our works and the church are in
vain, let Your holy spirit revive our souls again with a balm in Gilead to heal,
help, and hold us. As we rest in Your
refuge, may we find a song of truth that is Your love, even when all the
exterior evidence seems to object, for Your love is still true and can be
trusted. Even when leaders scoff or
sneer or gnash their teeth, may we find places and spaces to sing another song
that life is measured by more than success, bottom lines, and followers on
social media. Even as the waves crash
down, help us keep singing the story of Your endless love. For the days are long and the years are short
in Your time. Even as I mark and measure
time by my standards, remind me, O God, of Your wisdom that I can
never understand but am called to stand under with hope in You. May Your song continue to be written in
me so that Your holy tune can be sung by we ~ Your Divine Diversity in
life. When the notes are sour,
off key, call me back with a voice that tunes my soul to You, my rock and redeemer,
and restorer. Let Your melody carry me
through the hours ahead. Amen.
I rarely comment because each blog seems to be meant for me alone. Today's is especially fitting for the whole world. Blessings to you, Pastor Wes, for somehow managing to reach so many through your messages.
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