by Max Lucado
Every day I have the honor of sitting down with a book that contains
the words of the One who created me. Every day I have the opportunity to
let him give me a thought or two on how to live.
In fact, he calls me “Son,” and on a different page explains what I don’t understand.
Remarkable.
At the end of the day when I walk through the house, I step into the
bedrooms of three little girls. And one by one, I bend over and kiss the
foreheads of the angels God has loaned me. Then I stand in the doorway
and wonder why in the world he would entrust a stumbling, fumbling
fellow like me with the task of loving and leading such treasures.
Then I go and crawl into bed with a woman far wiser than I ... a woman who deserves a man much better looking than I ... but a woman who would argue that fact and tell me from the bottom of her heart that I’m the best thing to come down her pike.
After I think about the wife I have, and when I think that I get to be with her for a lifetime, I shake my head and thank the God of grace for grace and think, Remarkable.
I’m learning not to take these everyday miracles for granted.
I’m discovering many things: traffic jams eventually clear up, sunsets
are for free, Little League is a work of art, and most planes take off
and arrive on time. I’m learning that most folks are good folks who are
just as timid as I am about starting a conversation.
I’m meeting people who love their country and their God and their church and would die for any of the three.
I’m learning that if I look ... if I open my eyes and observe ... there
are many reasons to take off my hat, look at the Source of it all, and
just say thanks.
From In the Eye of the Storm
Copyright 1991, Max Lucado
Selfishly Using the Pastor
Today's Bible Verse...
[Bless the LORD] who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
God
is a God of renewal and blessing. His desire to renew and bless us is
not just a desire to bless us once with our salvation. God desires to
bless us daily. His steadfast love is new every morning as he faithfully
pours out his blessings (cf. Lam. 3:23). But more than just giving us
what we want, he satisfies us with good things. He brings us what we
need and what truly fills our emptiness.
My Prayer...
Abba Father, Almighty God, I praise you for your power, majesty, glory, faithfulness, mercy, wisdom, and grace. Thank you for blessing me with your salvation, the gift of your Holy Spirit, the blessings of your church family, the promise of a home with you, and for the daily assurance of your renewing presence. In Jesus' name. Amen.Have A Blessed Day...
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