The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. – (Psalm 29:11, NIV)
May the Lord make His people strong. May the Lord bless His people with peace. – (Psalm 29:11, ERV)
God makes His people strong. God gives His people peace. – (Psalm 29:11, MSG)
Mondays tend to require a bit of extra strength, especially as we roll into the last several weeks of school and state testing. Kids are anxious about testing and amped up about the warmer weather, and school staff members are enlisted to try to keep it all together. It is easy to forget that this is the struggle each spring. Perhaps because He provides the strength we need for each new day, or because He provides His peace and once it is all done, we have a four-day weekend coming to rest and recover. Incredibly, God gives peace and strength in the midst of chaos, and brings calm to our hearts, even if all around us is not. Each day is new, and we have another opportunity to rely on His strength to carry us, and His peace to be present. As we seek Him, God is faithful to meet us anew. This morning, though I know it will be a long week of testing and two volleyball games this week, as well as a quick trip to Oregon at the end, I bounded out of bed to feed our dogs and spend time in His word. Every morning, He is faithful to meet me and show me His goodness and grace. His love overwhelms me and His peace is present in the still. quiet hours of the morning. Before the sun rises, He is here. As the light of dawn appears, He remains near. May we ever seek the Lord to be our strength and peace, for He is faithful in all things and at all times as we trust in Him.
The Lord is our strength,
throughout each new day;
His peace, made present,
as we walk His way.
He leads and guides us,
in His tender care;
He helps and holds us,
always, ev’rywhere.
God’s grace and goodness,
provide what we need;
to keep pressing on,
wherever He leads.
So trust in the Lord,
our strength and our peace;
ever we praise Him,
as love is increased.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You supply strength and peace as we navigate each new day. Thank You that Your goodness and love lead us in the ways we are meant to go. Forgive us for the times that we have allowed our circumstances or situations to take our eyes off of You. Teach us to look to You to lead and provide. Guide us in Your goodness and grace so that we might love those around us as You intend. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for the strength and peace that You provide, and Your grace and goodness that guide us as we go. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
How great are Your works, Lord, how profound Your thoughts! – Psalm 92:5
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