THANKFUL

Friday, May 08, 2020

Good morning, Jesus.

Lord, You know my record. My flaws are record setting. The devil tells me my imperfections identify me. He tempts me to compare my imperfect life with his “perfect” people. They brag about their perfect home, perfect mate(s), perfect career, gloating how they can do no wrong. By the world’s standards, I don’t measure up. Talk about a façade! I hear You laughing at them. Lord, You love and accept me despite my flaws and failures. Daily, in Your love, You’re chipping away at my imperfections and replacing them with Your character. If there is one thing I can brag about, it is this: I have a perfect Savior.

Thank You, Lord, for Your grace to us as we endure this pandemic. For believers, You have been our strength amid the uncertainty of it all. You give peace to those who call on You and calm any fears they may have. May this health crisis cause people who never gave You a second thought to look to You for hope and meaning. This pandemic is real, for sure, but Your presence is ever so much more real. Bless the doctors, scientists and researchers who are working endlessly to discover the cure. Bring us together as a people, and may we order our lives according to Your precepts and live by Your values.

Forgive our sins, heal our nation, show us how to love one another as You love us.

Thankful You for Your perfect love, Jesus. Amen.