At prayer breakfast this morning, one of my Brothers told us that his boss sent an email two days ago to the whole office with this ultimatum: either you resign by noon Tuesday and get two months pay, or take a pay cut and get no severance pay if your job is soon terminated.
I finally realized that there is some truth to the "recession" that the media has been so obsessed about recently, and that I am quite sheltered from these effects as a graduate student. The Lord has blessed my wife and me with stable incomes, for which I am very thankful. I need to be more thankful; I so often and so completely take three square meals, clothes, shelter, friends, and vocation for granted.
Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6 I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.
Proverbs 13:9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy ...
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6 I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.
Proverbs 13:9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy ...
He is so good to me! I don't understand why He is so good to me. I know that it is not because of anything that I've done; it is strictly grace! My life is full of light and joy because of the Lord Jesus Christ! Why can't everyone experience His grace?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for your grace. I am humbled by your mercy and kindness. Lord, you provide for me and bless me beyond what I understand; yet, I am often unappreciative and guilty of contempt. Lord, please forgive me and humble me. I pray that I will see the sweetness of your love and radiate the light and joy of your presence. I pray that others will see the good life that flows from your Holy Spirit. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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