Reading: Psalm 112
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in his commandments. Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures for ever. They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered for ever. They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord. Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures for ever; their horn is exalted in honor. The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing. Reflection “His heart is firm.” “His heart is steady.” There is a calmness and a peace, a sure and certain hope in Psalm 112. I can’t help but think of an anchor on a boat. When trouble rages about and the seas are rocky and shaky, the boat is secure when anchored to the bottom of the sea. So too, in our faith life, we must not be shaken or tossed about by every storm that comes our way. Day after day in this life, we face uncertainty, never knowing what each day will hold for us. Often we struggle and worry needlessly over things that we have no control over. When we put our trust in the Lord, our hearts are firm, our hearts are steady. We need not fear or worry with God as our anchor and stronghold. When the boat starts rocking and the storms start raging, remember who anchors the boat. Remember the one who holds us firm and steady. In any and all of life’s trials, remember the strong, solid foundation of our faith in a God who is able to calm each storm and hold us steady. --Amy Shuck Prayer Heavenly Father, no matter what today may bring, no matter the storms that may come my way, help me to remember to trust in you completely to calm any turbulent winds or restless waves that may toss me about. May I feel the anchor holding me steady as you care for each and every need this day. Amen.
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