Day 20 - Psalm 57

If we only knew.

I'm humbled when I consider David's grasp on his relationship with the Creator. And I have to ask my self, "Why don't I feel like that? Do I really believe what I believe is really real...really?"

Ok, where was I? Seriously though, I wonder what we'd do if we knew, like David, that in God there is no shadow of turning. There is absolute power tempered by a love that we cannot possible fathom.

What would you do? What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? In my imagination, I'd fly. In reality, I'd like to say I'd downsize, cut back, practice the austerity that Jesus did. I'd say hello to everyone...greet them with a smile because I'd have no fear of not fitting in or being mocked. I'd lend a hand even if it put me in physical danger because I knew that a life spent in service to God is the most noble pursuit.

So I'm feelin' pretty small right about  now. I'm convicted by David's faith. He is rightly lavishing praise on the one true God, the only one worthy of praise, though my words feel so inadequate. But I take heart and am encouraged because regardless of how I feel, how I perceive my worth, or worry about whether I'll be accepted or not, God has assured me He has value for me, for my life and for my service. And that's what it all boils down to.

Let us be of good courage. We serve a God who is omniscient and omnipresent, who exists outside the boundaries of time, and who probably chuckles at our behavior...like a knowing Father. Pray to him today, pray to him often, even if you have nothing to ask for. Pray to him because he is worthy and wants us to experience that relationship.

We can't get to know him if we don't try.

- submitted by Norm & Melissa Wilson