Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
November 28, 2024
Psalm 8:1-9
1 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! You made your glory higher than heaven! 2 From the mouths of nursing babies you have laid a strong foundation because of your foes, in order to stop vengeful enemies. 3 When I look up at your skies, at what your fingers made the moon and the stars that you set firmly in place 4 what are human beings that you think about them; what are human beings that you pay attention to them? 5 You’ve made them only slightly less than divine, crowning them with glory and grandeur. 6 You’ve let them rule over your handiwork, putting everything under their feet 7 all sheep and all cattle, the wild animals too, 8 the birds in the sky, the fish of the ocean, everything that travels the pathways of the sea. 9 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth!
Good Morning! Happy Thanksgiving! Praise God!
O Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! On this day of thanks, I am thankful for all my blessings. All good gifts come from heaven above!
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. James 1:17
We are called to be thankful in all circumstances, even those challenging us. I have challenged myself to lift thanks to one of the hard things in my life. I thank God for revealing my calling to serve God’s people as a pastor. My calling came out of the most difficult time in my life as Lowell’s health quickly declined. I could have drifted away from God in my misery, but God pulled me closer.
Being a pastor is the greatest blessing in my life, but it isn’t always easy. I feel at home when I step into the pulpit as the Holy Spirit works within me. I am often called outside of my comfort zone, but I have learned that is when God holds my hand as I work to share the love and mercy that God gives me with those in need.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Thanks for claiming me as a beloved child of God!
Dear Lord, We are your children! Even on our worst days, you are with us. Praise be to God! Thank you! In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: Share God’s blessings with others today!
God offers love to all! Pastor Liz
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