Tuesday, March 30

Tuesday of Holy Week

Lamentations 1:17-22

Psalms 6, 12, 94

2 Corinthians 1:8-22

Mark 11:27-33

The French novelist, Alphonse Karr, is often quoted, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This is true of people in general. However, throughout the ages, this seems also to be the theme of God’s people. Beginning in the Old Testament in David’s Psalms, to the New Testament in Paul’s writings, through the present day, God’s people seem to have a common theme. We tend to whine and complain (our lamentations) and try to fix things ourselves before we turn to God. This has not worked for us for thousands of years, so why do we keep doing it? Throughout the scripture readings suggested for today it becomes clear that if we Fully Rely On God, he will not reject us. My dear friend Shelley Preston lived this example every day of her life. She called it the F.R.O.G. concept, which seems very simple when you think of it. Whether facing learning disabilities or her final battle with cancer, she never complained and always relied on our God to strengthen and sustain her. No matter what our adversities or hardships, we should always FROG. In Psalm 94 it states that “the Lord has become my fortress, and God the Rock in whom I take refuge.” God should always be the first place where we take refuge. Should you not be the one to change the cycle so things are not the same anymore?

Lori Burney