God at work

 Sunday, October 8, 2023 (6:16 a.m.)

Blessed, Holy God,

Thank You.

You work in, with, by, through and for us. You take the smallest things we offer You and make them profound! Thank You Lord.

Considering Your works, I come to Philippians 2:13. Easy-to-Read Version speaks loudly to me. Beginning with its title for verses 12-18. Be the People God Wants You to Be

Yes Dearest God. Thank You for making us into the people You want us to be. Obedient (12). Uncomplaining. Non-arguing (14). Blameless. Pure. Like shining lights in a dark world (16).

Interruption - a group family hug out watching the “fire in the sky” [colorful morning clouds]. Brought back in by the 10 year old call of “Extra. Extra. Read all about it” as he  delivered his Papa’s paper.

These are exactly the joyous smiles You have provided us these many years. Thanks Dad! You teach us. Through Your life giving Word (v. 16).

The apostle Paul wrote to the Philippian believers to thank them for supporting his ministry. And to encourage them. How we need this encouragement.

Paul wrote of faith and sacrifice (17). As well as gladness and joy (18). Thank You for this example of Your work in us.

Personalizing it as I quote verse 13 right here. “Yes, it is You God who is working in us. You help us want to do what pleases You, and You give us the power to do it.”

Given the masterpiece of Your morning sky, how much more perfect is the song with which I awoke singing. ♪When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school It’s a wonder I can think at all And though my lack of education hasn’t hurt me none I can read the writing on the wall Kodachrome we’re given these nice bright colors Given the greens of summer Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah♪

You color our thinking Lord!

Thank You for all this work You do on our behalf. Arrange all You must that we would live this day [that You have made (Psalm 118:24a)] as You know is best. Rejoicing and being glad in it (v. 24b).

We love You. We need You. We trust and want You. Work Your will Dearest God. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(397 words ~ 7:09 a.m.)