Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” vss. 1-2
Psalm 16:1-6
This psalmist doesn’t seem to be suffering from any dread disease or feeling any stress in his life. But he does recognize that he’s had things pretty good and would like to continue in a good relationship with God. He knows that there are some ugly choices available, ones that would mean isolation and alienation from God, and he is very happy with the life that he currently has. That description could very well describe large numbers of believers. We know that there is a Divine Presence and that life in Christ is a massive blessing. For one reason or another at one point in our lives we have decided to cast our lot with Jesus, and we know in our hearts that having faith and knowing grace cannot be matched by anything the world can offer. And most of us, probably for a variety of reasons, also have material comforts, at least as much as we need to find joy in daily living. And even though we know not everyone has the life that we have, we give thanks to God for our daily bread. It is good to be alive and live in such an exceptional world, despite its brokenness. We have all we need and more! Thanks be to God!
Thought for the Day: For what am I most grateful in life?
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