Glory In the Details

My wife has always had an interest in arts and crafts for children. She can create the most wonderful activities for children using her crafting ability. She is a detail person that researches and makes sure everything is ready for the children to make a lovely craft item for themselves or for loved ones. To her every detail is important and she is exceptional in explaining and guiding children in this way.

Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” God created a wonderful work of art and grace when He made you. He formed every detail of your body, mind, and soul and is well pleased with every aspect of His work.

In Our Arms

Three of the most emotional and powerful moments of my life was holding each of my children in my arms after they were born. Holding your new born child stirs our souls to new heights. At that moment, the baby feels secure and loved, while the parent is moved to do everything they can for this newborn baby.

Psalm 68:19 says, “Praise the Lord; praise God our Savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.” Every day, without fail, God perfectly and completely supports, protects, and loves us by carrying us in His arms. Let us continue to live daily in the security of His embrace.

Best Coverage Possible

Insurance policies always have exclusions or conditions for coverage. Health insurance has the preauthorization requirement built into many policies. Home insurance covers most tragedies, but not all. Your auto insurance provides protection, but can be rescinded at any time. Where can we find coverage that will always protect us?

Psalm 91:4 says, “He will shield you with his wings. He will shelter you with his feathers. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” God’s coverage of His children is perfect and complete. We are shielded by His presence and His promises, neither of which ever fail.

Spoken in the Right Way

My hearing has really deteriorated lately. The audiologist told me that volume is no longer the issue, but rather I am having trouble distinguishing sounds. So I can hear the words spoken to me, but I am having trouble discerning the words. I need people to speak somewhat slowly and articulate their words well. Similarly, when we approach God in worship and in prayer, we must come in the proper manner.

Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” The writer of this verse is making a plea to God, asking that his own worship be acceptable to God. The writer is also speaking of his personal quest to depend upon God to make the writer’s words and meditation be aligned with God’s words and thoughts. Let us also seek by God’s power in us to align our words and thoughts with God’s.

Sober Minded

It is pretty easy, in most cases, to determine the difference between a person who is sober minded as opposed to one who is not. The one who is not sober minded we often refer to as being a flake. The seem confused, impulsive, emotionally unbalanced, and irrational. It is as if they can’t control their thoughts or behaviors. The sober minded individual has understanding, is emotionally balanced, is rational and controls their thoughts. Unfortunately, just like the person who struggles with alcohol, we can move from mental and emotional sobriety to unsobriety quickly and often.

I Thessalonians 5:8 says, “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.” To be sober means to be in control of one’s thoughts and actions, able to manage stress and emotions. So let faith and love be a shield over your heart and let hope rule over your mind. When the heart is protected by faith and love, and the mind is focused on the hope of our salvation, we will be sober minded and in control of our thoughts.