THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Monday, July 10, 2023

Lord, how often do we find ourselves in a pickle? Usually, for me, I’ve done something dumb and got caught in a situation and embarrassed myself, or worse, embarrassed the cause of Christ. But why am i reluctant to come to you and talk it over? Shame? Guilt? And yes, embarrassment? But I am in “good” company.

The psalmist found himself in trouble more times than he could count. His psalms speak of trials, persecutions, and personal and spiritual attacks. But for someone who is noted for his wisdom, in his humanity, the psalmist made some poor choices. Problems of our own making. Like the psalmist, I often step in it.

Did he feel like God had closed his ears to his prayers and given up on him because of his frequent spiritual failures?

Lord, at one time, all who follow you probably felt the same. I have. With unbounded gratitude, when we fail you, what a relief that all is not lost. The psalmist found hope in you. He left us his message:

Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” — Psalm 27:7, 8 (NLT)

Lord, you stated plainly to the psalmist, “I’m not going anywhere. I’m right here. Come sit a while and let’s talk this over.” You didn’t have to invite him twice.

The psalmist humbled himself and ran to you to get the matter straightened out. I should do the same—every time.

Lord, I thank you and praise you for welcoming imperfect people, like us, to come talk to you. Save us a sit—we’re coming, Lord. Amen, Jesus.