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Friday,
July 3,
2020
We passed
this vibrant view yesterday morning along Rockvale Road.
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"Satisfy Us
With Your Love"
Message
summary: Regardless of our personal
circumstances and these difficult times, let us
truly be satisfied with God's unfailing love.
Let us sing for joy and be glad all our days,
this day and every day!
Listen
to this message on your audio player."Satisfy
us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our
days" (Psalm 90:14).
We
just came across a new song based on Psalm 90 by
Shane and Shane, a dual eponymously named group.
It really blessed us, especially the thoughtful
introduction with the passionate reading of
Scripture and prayer, so fitting for our time.
Shane expresses the vital importance of seeking
satisfaction in God's unfailing love in the
morning. (See below for
link to song).
When
the sun comes up satisfy us
before
the day has passed us by
before
our hearts forget all Your goodness
Satisfy
us with Your love.
Satisfaction
can be an emotional response to good things such
as a fulfilling marriage, a happy family, a job
promotion, educational attainment, or acquiring
more of this and that, but these lack the
overall true source of satisfaction. Everyone
seeking lasting satisfaction for the soul will
find that true lasting satisfaction is found
only in a dynamic, growing relationship with
Jesus Christ.
Psalm
90 was written by Moses some 3,500 years ago and
offers one of the richest prayers found in the
Psalms. He cries out to God, "Satisfy us
in the morning", thus acknowledging
the source of one's satisfied life is rooted in
God. Even more specifically, he highlights one
of God's characteristics; His "unfailing
love".
God's unfailing love is a stark contrast to the many "satisfaction" offers flashed in neon lights which brings temporal satisfaction at best. This satisfaction can't be stored in a safety deposit box, sold to the highest bidder, traded in for a newer model, or made available only to the smart, rich, young or attractive.
God's unfailing love is a stark contrast to the many "satisfaction" offers flashed in neon lights which brings temporal satisfaction at best. This satisfaction can't be stored in a safety deposit box, sold to the highest bidder, traded in for a newer model, or made available only to the smart, rich, young or attractive.
Just
think back to your youthful days and what you
thought would satisfy. The deep, abiding
satisfaction the soul longs for can only be
found in the Lord Jesus Christ. It's a
treasure for here and now and for all eternity.
Psalm 145:16 reads, "You open your hand and
satisfy the desires of every living thing".
Moses said "in the morning". The Hebrew here literally means "at the break of day". Consider the phrase we have often sung from the classic hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy", which we proclaim "early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee". As we begin our day with the deep assurance of God's unfailing love we are filled and equipped, so that we can live the day in victory, sing for joy, and be glad our entire day; in the ups and downs, the quiet and busy aspects of our day as well.
Let us be very intent on experiencing this deep satisfaction that God has provided. The Psalmist's prayer is so powerful. God alone is the source of satisfaction. Regardless of our personal circumstances and these difficult times, let us truly be satisfied with God's unfailing love. Let us sing for joy and be glad all our days, this day and every day!
Moses said "in the morning". The Hebrew here literally means "at the break of day". Consider the phrase we have often sung from the classic hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy", which we proclaim "early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee". As we begin our day with the deep assurance of God's unfailing love we are filled and equipped, so that we can live the day in victory, sing for joy, and be glad our entire day; in the ups and downs, the quiet and busy aspects of our day as well.
Let us be very intent on experiencing this deep satisfaction that God has provided. The Psalmist's prayer is so powerful. God alone is the source of satisfaction. Regardless of our personal circumstances and these difficult times, let us truly be satisfied with God's unfailing love. Let us sing for joy and be glad all our days, this day and every day!
You
have been our dwelling place
O
everlasting God
Before
You formed the mountaintops
You
were before it all.
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer:
Father, far too often our minds are consumed
with the events so distressing around us or with
things that only money can buy. Such a mindset
can bring dissatisfaction for that which we
already have. Help us to focus our hearts on
that which has lasting value, that which brings
eternal dividends. When we turn our hearts
toward Your unfailing love we find joy and
satisfaction that will not be determined by the
events or non-events of this day or the troubles
facing our nation and world. When human love is
fleeting or disappoints us, help us to remember
that it is Your unfailing love which satisfies
the soul. We want to listen carefully to You,
gratefully receive Your daily provisions, and
delight ourselves in Your abundance. In the name
of Jesus we pray. Amen.Today's
Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
"Psalm
90" Video
Shane and Shane
If you
are like us you will very quickly be singing the
chorus!
Yesterday
we said "Farewell" to Tina who is retiring after
working at Val for nearly 13 years. She is a
diligent worker, also very caring toward her fellow
employees. She has run the machine to her right for
several years and is proud grandma. She has
been very receptive to our chaplaincy presence and
we will sure miss her.
Brooksyne
walked into Leelee's work area only to find that she
was wearing a patriotic shirt like herself. It is
noteworthy that Leelee's shirt said "Made in America
2018" and Brooksyne's shirt says "Land that I love".
We remember praying for Leelee, originally from
Laos, that she would pass her citizenship test in
2018 which she did. Her husband who also worked for
many years at Val had major health issues and died
over the past year, so we have sought to be an
encouragement and prayer support to Leelee and their
teen son.
Jered,
a carpenter we see at Smucker Home Improvement,
came over this morning along with his two sons,
Koen and Burke, to help me install two stair
rails. It's nice to see a father teaching his sons
a trade!
Finally
today:
See this
photo
from June 24 right
after they hatched.
Stephen
and
Brooksyne
Weber
Longwood
Gardens,
August 2019
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