…and afterward you will take me into glory (Psalm 73:24b). This life will not last forever, you know. I hope that didn’t come as a surprise. If so…Surprise! I can’t imagine what glory will be like. Except…you know…really good. I … Continue reading
You guide me with your counsel… (Psalm 73:24a) I listen to my tax guy. I listen to my yard guy. I listen to my car guy. I listen to my blog guy. I listen to my chiropractic guy…who’s actually a … Continue reading
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand (Psalm 73:23). What image comes to your mind when you read this verse? Is it a child walking quietly with her father, listening and learning and exploring … Continue reading
When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you (Psalm 73:21-22). It’s amazing how often I’m like a little teeny baby. Not just the drooling. No, I mean … Continue reading
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). Today is Independence Day. Today we celebrate our freedom. Of course, as … Continue reading
As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies (Psalm 73:20). I wonder… When he returns, will all of this seem like a dream? Will we blink our eyes, look around, … Continue reading
Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. How suddenly they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! (Psalm 73:18-19) It may not happen today, Or even tomorrow, But it will happen. And, as much … Continue reading
When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny (Psalm 73:16-17). When you’re frustrated with God, the one place you need to be is … Continue reading
If I had said, “I will speak thus,” I would have betrayed your children (Psalm 73:15). People are watching. No, I’m not talking about Creepy McCreeperson stalker types, although you may have to deal with them, as well. That’s … Continue reading
All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning (Psalm 73:14). Well, now…that’s just Monday talking. Take a step back, take a deep breath, and remember who loves you. And how he proved it. Remember, Beloved…perspective. … Continue reading