Reflection
What is trust? Two artists were commissioned to paint a picture of trust and confidence in the Lord. The one painted a beautiful pastoral scene. The meadow was green and aflame with blooming flowers. The sky was exotic blue and dotted with playful clouds. Cows grazed in the distance and a happy family sat on their back porch serenely surveying the tranquility of the moment.
The second picture depicted one of the most devastating storms imaginable. The sky was ominous, the lightning terrifying. The heavy rain was lashing against the rocks. The trees nearly touched the ground as they bent before the onslaught of the wind.
A close inspection revealed a small bird in the cleft of a rock unruffled by the storm. Underneath the picture was the one word, Peace. This one was chosen because it depicted the peace of God in the midst of the turmoil of the world. You can trust Him at all times and in all ways.
May the God of peace bless and carry you.
Prayer
Lord God, We stand amazed at your power and majesty bowed by such humility. We stand amazed at the suffering love that transforms our lives. We stand amazed that you, O God most high, were brought low for our sake.
We bow down, to praise, to worship and to adore. Amen
Readings
Psalm 23, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7
Hymn/Song
What a friend we have in Jesus
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