I was blessed with an earthly dad who fulfilled Psalm 112, and further blessed with a husband who illustrates this for our children. This is in honor of Father’s Day, “My Psalm 174: Fatherhood Is a Relationship”
My Psalm 174 “Fatherhood Is a Relationship”
Heavenly Father, Our God Your relationship to us is a blessing. You, in Your infinite mercy and love Sent Your Beloved Son, Jesus So we could know You as Father, Even, Abba, Daddy.
In a mystery…..
My Psalm 164
Praise to You, Lord
Mighty among the nations,
Strong against all foes,
Just in all Your ways,
Yet compassionate and loving
Toward Your people,
Your mercy is everlasting,
Your presence is ever with us,
You guide our very footsteps
And erect high walls of protection
Around Your people.
Today we ask for Your blessing
As we come before You,
Praying for strength to do Your will,
Praying for compassion for Your saints,
Praying for opportunities to share…..
It occurs to me that among all the nastiness in the news, the daily sightings of corruption and evil, the disasters which plague our world, the disease which reminds us of all-too-present mortality, that God blesses us daily with beauty enough to compensate. Beauty generates happiness, and although it is as fleeting as an image in a mirror or a dream which fades with morning’s light, that beauty is a God-designed balm for our souls.
The problem is that we…..