Always Aware

Sunday, October 11, 2020 (10:25 a.m.)

Rock Creek Lake, CA

Holy God,

Thank You! Today I get to continue looking at the verses from yesterday.

Yes Father, thank You that we get to move forward. And at the very same time? Look all around. Even behind. Always aware. Mm, yes Lord. It is because of You and Your love that we are called to always be aware of our surroundings. Of what has come to pass and what is yet to be.

Lord God, You know Your best for each and every single one of us. I look with awe and wonder at these peaceful surroundings. Lake water just beginning to ripple. The evergreens are as green as ever [hence their name]. Unchanged. But for the occasional dead branch.

The rest of the forest? Alive with the colors of fall. Yellow, greens, golds, oranges, even copper.

(11:00 a.m.)

Reading and the warmth of the car lulled me straight to sleep. Looking again to Psalm 55. “A deeply emotional expression of David’s fear and anguish…” (Illustrated Bible Handbook). Referring back to 2 Samuel 22; 24 I read of David’s sins and failings.

Blessed Holy God, as I continue reading I am further reminded of the fragile condition of these Untied States of America. Militias, Father? Plots of kidnapping (and worse concerning) government officials? Early signs of another Civil War of sorts? Lord, we NEED You to intervene!

You “did not allow David’s mistakes to destroy the nation.” The Life Recovery Bible Second Samuel introduction. You “sent the prophet Nathan to initiate a recovery program for David; Nathan’s intervention brought the king to repentance. David was humble and willing to accept [Your] word of correction. He was willing to learn from his mistakes and for the rest of his life continued to look to [You] for strength and help.”

Oh Father, how we need You! The RECOVERY THEMES listed for this book are: Recovery Follows Failure; Justice with Mercy; Accepting Reality; The Seriousness of Sin. All of this history prior to Christ’s coming. Will we EVER learn Oh God?

When given his own three choices of punishment (2 Samuel 24:13) for judgment of his sin David’s reply was “This is a desperate situation! But let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for His mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands” (v. 14).

It was David’s foolishness that brought great suffering to innocent people and he responded appropriately. He took responsibility and brought restitution, restoring his fellowship with You. Holy Lord God, we need a leader who loves and follows You.

Praying verse 16a to You Lord, how I ask You to interview on our behalves. “But as the death angel was preparing to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented and said to the angel, ‘Stop! That is enough!’”

Oh yes Blessed God, make it stop! It is enough! Keep us always aware and ever faithful to You, Dear Lord. Unite each opposing side who claims to love and work for You. We are in desperate need of Your healing. Do all You must to Your good and Your glory. For Your people and YOUR land.

We love You, Lord. Heal us please. Amen.

(538 words ~ 12:16 p.m.)