Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name.” vss. 3-4
Psalm 63
In recent years the writers of praise songs have discovered the richness of the psalms and have used their lyrics in hundreds of their hymns. These two verses from Psalm 63 make up the entirety of the praise song, Thy Loving Kindness, and its catchy tune has made it a favorite of song leaders at camps and retreats. Whoever wrote these words had a strong faith connection with God and fully expected that relationship to continue until death. We find such people in our congregations and faith communities all the time – it’s not a rarity. They’re at worship every week and join the singing with enthusiasm. It’s wonderful to have such peace in our lives.
It’s not that these saints are unaware of what’s going on in the world – such a thing is virtually impossible in these wired times. But the goings-on in politics is a backdrop to what’s really important for them. They have learned that there’s nothing better than faith, and they bask in the steadfast love of God every day of their lives. How does such serenity come to us? It has to be the work of the Spirit! When we surrender ourselves to the power of God in genuine humility, the Spirit of Jesus takes over, and it’s not long before peace and joy begin to be our regular companions on the journey.
Thought for the Day: What’s my favorite praise song?
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