Today’s Reading: Psalm 37

Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act. — Psalm 37:7a

This morning I am soaking in the lyrics of a song by Elevation Worship called “Won’t Stop Now”. I am overwhelmingly grateful for a God whose presence is available for us to experience. As many of us prepare for church, we look ahead to enjoying the fellowship of believers and opening God’s word together. We will stand among both friends and strangers, lifting our voices in worship to the God who has provided for us this last week.

What has God done for you this last week? With intentionality, let’s consider what He has brought us through and give Him the glory. Perhaps it was comfort that you received from God this week, or perhaps peace when it did not make sense to be calm. If God answered your prayers this week, take a moment to thank Him again and give Him glory by sharing your story of God’s faithfulness with someone else today.

I give you glory / For all you’ve brought me through / And now I’m ready / For whatever you wanna do / I’m moving forward / To follow after you / And now I’m ready / For whatever you wanna do / Your presence / Is an open door / We want you Lord like never before / Your presence / Is an open door / So come now Lord like never before [Won’t Stop Now / Elevation Worship / Steven Furtick & Chris Brown]

This was a big week for our family. It was the week of my husband’s presidential inauguration at Nazarene Bible College. We were surrounded by leaders in the church who were placing their confidence in the role to which God has called Scott. Family and friends traveled many hours to come and help us celebrate. God’s Spirit was present, and we had a wonderful opportunity to worship Him and give Him praise for the many lives He has prepared for ministry through the school.

But this was also a week where we were concerned about some of our family members. We spent lots of time praying over test results and asking for healing for those we love so dearly. This morning we sit in a place of trust knowing that God is in control and He is aware of all the details of our lives.

The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
Though they stumble, they will never fall,
for the Lord holds them by the hand.
Once I was young, and now I am old.
Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned
or their children begging for bread. — Psalm 37:23-25

This morning let’s soak in the promises found in scripture and know that God is present in our lives — the good and the bad. Know that God will never abandon you.

In every season / Your grace has been enough / And I’m believing / The best is yet to come / The cross before me / My hope on things above / And in you Jesus / The best is yet to come / I know breakthrough is coming / By faith I see a miracle / My God made me a promise / And it won’t stop now [Won’t Stop Now / Elevation Worship / Steven Furtick & Chris Brown] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjoA6n5GfXs