Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35
Journal: Do you live with a sense
of empowerment in your life? Why, or why
not? How does it show itself?
Reflection: How do I miss it?
It is there, it is available, but somehow I rarely seem to experience it.
Is it just me?
I tend to live my life with a
constant sense that I am at the mercy of my circumstances. At times I
live in reaction to them, and at others I live in spite of them. But there
is more. There is something that I am missing. Something that I am
rarely in touch with--God's power. But here it is, right in
Psalm 68: "The God of Israel gives power and strength to his
people." (v. 35) God wants me to live my life empowered by him.
The same power by which he rides the ancient skies above and the
same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead is available to
me. That's a lot of power.
Why then, do I not experience
it more often? Could it be that in order to live an empowered life, you
must be aware of, and in touch with, the Source of that power on a regular
basis? Or could it be that somewhere deep inside, I don't really believe
that his power is available to someone like me? Who knows? I
do know that it is something I am going to reflect upon in the days
ahead. It is something I am going to ask God about. It is something
I am going to pray for. I am tired of getting my ass kicked by my fears,
anxieties, and insecurities. It is time that I take a stand and use the
power that is available to me--resurrection power--to live the victorious (and
I do not use that word often) life that God wants to live in and through
me. What that looks like, I have no idea. But I am
excited about the possibilities. Praise be to God!
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: O great and awesome God, you give power and
strength to your people. May we live empowered, victorious lives in
you this day. Amen.
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