December 13, 2008

Read Psalm 30

God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together. God, you pulled me out of the grave, gave me another chance at life when I was down-and-out.—Psalm 30:2-3 (The Message)

Have you ever noticed that some Christians seem to be happy all the time? It seems as though nothing gets them down. But the truth is, no one is happy all of the time. Part of being in the world, a world of sin, is a life filled with sin, enemies, jealousies, retaliations, bitterness, and gossip.The difference for Christians is awareness amidst all of the difficulties we experience in life that God will always take care of us. Even though our life may be filled with all types of difficulties and burdens, we know that, The nights of crying your eyes out give way to days of laughter.

The Psalm ends You did it: You changed lament into whirling dance; You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers. I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about you. God, my God, I can’t thank you enough.

Pray: God, give me joy in the middle of life’s troubles. Amen.

Steve Stack is interested in skiing, spending time with friends, God, St. Louis Cardinals, power tools, London, music, New York City, and Belgian beer.