“I seek you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands.” Psalm 119:10 These words are both a declaration and a plea. The Psalmist boldly declares with confidence: “I seek you with all my heart…” And then immediately follows with a plea for protection from wandering: “Do not let me stray from your commands.” Centuries later, time and circumstances have changed but the human heart is the same. Our desire to know and follow God is still great. Those of us who follow Him still have the longing to be “all in” — to embrace …
A Psalm for All the Days of Our Lives
Are you old enough to remember the Florida Orange Growers TV commercial from the 70’s? It featured folks of various ages and stages of life pausing in their day to drink a big glass of cold, refreshing orange juice and then declare: juice – It’s not just for breakfast anymore! That commercial came to mind as I studied Psalm 23. Inspired by the Floridians, let’s coin our own phrase: Psalm 23 – It’s not just for funerals anymore! (And it really never was!) While it my be the most-quoted passage for funerals, this poetic Psalm provides truth for every …