Day of Praise

Fr, 01/02/15, 9th Day of Christmas, "Day of Praise"

"I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me." - Psalm 3:5

Happy Day, Everyone!

Today is the first day of work in 2015 for many, though I know a number of you worked yesterday and some others are still travelling. But whatever your first day of work may be, it was put on my heart to encourage you to try Biblical meditation this year while you work.

Biblical meditation simply works like this. When you come to a spot in your work day that you feel frustrated or need a break, instead of saying something that's empty (like "Oh, Man!") or worse (like a profanity), try a Bible phrase as in today's verse, "the Lord sustains me" (Psalm 3:5).

And, each time, say it over and over again, "the Lord sustains me", "the Lord sustains me", "the Lord sustains me."

Three times for the verse is usually good for each moment of frustration or just when you need a rest.

In this way, not only will God's Word be a blessing for you, but you'll have God's Word on the tip of your tongue so you can encourage others each day with the same. All our acquaintances, no matter their faith, hunger for a word of life. And we'll always be ready to give one to them.

So, have a great day!

And remember, "the Lord sustains me", "the Lord sustains me", "the Lord sustains me."

"I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me." - Psalm 3:5

Praise God!


Pastor Chris
"The gospel is the story of Jesus [what God's only Son has done for us that we can't do for ourselves], spoken as a promise." - Robert Jenson