Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
September 11, 2023
Psalm 29:1-11
1 You, divine beings! Give to the LORD give to the LORD glory and power! 2 Give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bow down to the LORD in holy splendor! 3 The LORD’s voice is over the waters; the glorious God thunders; the LORD is over the mighty waters. 4 The LORD’s voice is strong; the LORD’s voice is majestic. 5 The LORD’s voice breaks cedar trees; yes, the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes Lebanon jump around like a young bull and makes Sirion jump around like a young wild ox. 7 The LORD’s voice unleashes fiery flames; 8 the LORD’s voice shakes the wilderness yes, the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9 The LORD’s voice convulses the oaks and strips the forests bare, but in his temple, everyone shouts, “Glory!” 10 The LORD sits enthroned over the floodwaters; the LORD sits enthroned—king forever! 11 Let the LORD give strength to his people! Let the LORD bless his people with peace!
Good Morning. Praise God for the rains that finally came during the night!
When I opened this passage this morning, I felt as if David was shouting at me! It is common for Lord to be written in all caps, but it is often a smaller font, LORD, than the rest of the text. This is certainly a text that shouts on its own volition. On this day of forgiveness, may we find your peace.
As I listened to the rumbles of thunder and watched the flashes of lightning light up the sky last night, I thought of God’s almighty power. Yesterday, we were reminded that God gave us dominion over all the earth but that we could not do this on our own. We must not forget that even when we assemble the greatest earthly team possible, the dream team, we are still at the mercy of God.
God created all of the water that we will ever have at the beginning of time. The water cycle allows the rain to come, but the cycle becomes broken when we, as caretakers, alter the process by adding pollutants to the air. We must take responsibility for the power that God gives us and work to restore our beautiful planet.
11 Let the LORD give strength to his people! Let the LORD bless his people with peace!
Loving God, We love you! You blessed us with everything we need to have a bountiful life. Help us work together to fix those things that we have broken. Thank you! In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: Bless us with Your peace today!
Peace be with you! Pastor Liz
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