THANKFUL

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 

Lord, the psalmist wrote his “I will” psalm instructing believers how to be all-in for You and live fully in Your care and grace.  

“I will sing of Your love and justice, Lord. I will praise You with song,” (Psalm 101:1).

The psalmist recognized he needed to change his tune. Perhaps we too should see how in tune we are with You, Lord. Do the stresses of everyday life dominate my mind, causing me to sing “gloom, despair, and agony on me!” instead of “Our God Reigns”? How about the real or perceived pressures of some leadership role I may play? Do I cause those under my care to sing, “Take this Job and Shove It” instead of “Where You Lead I will follow”? Raising kids? That’s an entirely different story. No more “We’re poor little lambs who have lost our way. Bah, Bah, Bah.” but “I sing blessings over my gifts from God.”

Lord, all who are breathing have experienced these situations in some form. I certainly have.  Thankfully, as Christ-followers, You gave each of us Your Holy Spirit who helps us discipline our minds to think on Your goodness amid life’s chaos.

Lord, may I stay in tune with the songs of Your heart. I will speak and sing of Your goodness and Your redemptive plan for fallen man.  And Lord, for all You have done for me and my loved ones, how can I sing any other tune besides Yours? Amen