Friday... This is the best. We settle so many times, don't we? But this is the best, God is the best. David writes in Psalm 21:7 (MSG), "Is it any wonder that the king loves God? that He's sticking with the Best." Starting our day with praise, with thanksgiving is a great way to reinforce what we have going for us in our relationship with God. Paul while in prison writes in Colossians 4:2 (NLT), "Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart." The MESSAGE says, "Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude." Yes Paul was in chains but God was using him and was blessing him and he was grateful and was looking forward to what was ahead. Proverbs 21:17 says, "You're addicted to thrills? What an empty life! The pursuit of pleasure is never satisfied." Then verse 21, "Whoever goes hunting for what is right and kind finds life itself - glorious life." Psalm 21:1-7 (NIV) says, "The ...
A positive reflection for a new day...