Sunday, February 21
The First Sunday of Lent
In the Desert of Judah, fleeing from his enemies, David calls out to God:
God – you’re my God!
I can’t get enough of you!
I’ve worked up such hunger and thirst for God,
Traveling across dry and weary deserts.
So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open,
Drinking in your strength and glory.
Psalm 63 1:2 (The Message)
I’ve never fled from a human enemy. My foes and adversaries take shape in the daily concerns of life; the health of my family, financial matters, time commitments, etc. Many times I find myself in the Desert of Stress and Worry, a lonely and hard place to live.
Thankfully, there is a way out of every desert. Like David, I can enter into worship and confess my needs. I can lean on the prayers, songs and bible passages stored in my heart. I can remember the words Paul wrote to the Philippians, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things” (NIV). Then, I am able to receive strength and guidance from my Lord. My problems don’t always evaporate, but I am better equipped to face the issues of the day.
Savior,
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
(from the worship song,
Mighty To Save, by Rueben Morgan)
Juli Browning