Living in the Spirit

September 27, 2023

Scripture Reading: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45

O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name,
   make known his deeds among the peoples.
Sing to him, sing praises to him;
   tell of all his wonderful works.
Glory in his holy name;
   let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Seek the Lord and his strength;
   seek his presence continually.
Remember the wonderful works he has done,
   his miracles, and the judgments he has uttered,
O offspring of his servant Abraham,
   children of Jacob, his chosen ones. –Psalm 105:1-6

I needed to be reminded to recognize God in my life. I read scripture every day. Co-teach an adult Sunday school class, and facilitate an adult Bible study, but where do I make time just to communion with God? I wrestle with God at times, usually in the wee hours of the morning, when I am struggling to determine what is right and what is wrong in some venture that is before me. That is not just being with God. I have experienced it. I remember sitting on a huge rock when I was traveling in Maine that overlooked the ocean with the water lapping against the rocks below me, and God was there. I need to find more times to not bother God but just to be with God. Do you?

Prayer: Forgive me when I do not just take time to be with you. Help me clear the chaos of my life and just spend time in your presence. Amen.

All scriptures are quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights are reserved.