In the midst

This short statement has been running round inside my head for a few days: "In the midst." And as I start to ask questions, I realize that perhaps this is a reminder for us all. As we head into 2025, we will soon begin to feel the weight of life but let us remember that God has promised to be with us 'in the midst' of all things.

Psalm 138:7 - Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.

1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

May God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hands. 

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God's purpose fulfilled

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. The LORD will fulfil his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalm 138:6-8)

When the Psalmist remembers the favour of God, he is adamant that the Lord will fulfil his purpose in his life. He even goes on to plead with the Lord not to forsake the 'work of his hands.' 

Do you still believe that the Lord has a purpose for your life? What is that purpose and how are you allowing God to work in your life?

How does the last line of the reading make you feel?

“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Just make the invitation

“God is so willing to enter your world.

The hospital room? He goes there.

Late-night deadlines? He will stay up with you.

Just invite him in.” – Max Lucado (Come Thirsty)

 I find it interesting that on some level we believe that God is 'everywhere' and that we can't run away from God's presence. However, when we face all kinds of trials and difficulties, God is often the last person to be "invited" into those situations. Maybe we are afraid that God won't show up or that God doesn't want to go there - that God is preoccupied with other things. On the contrary I think that Jesus is wanting to enter into every aspect of our lives - not to spoil the moment, but rather to accompany us through these times.

So, just INVITE Jesus into the situation you are facing today.

•  œ Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me …. And your right hand will save me.”

Living in Grace

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