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Life Patterns
Read Psalms 43:1–5; 66:1 through 67:7
Charles got a kaleidoscope for his sixth birthday. He loved how the colors, shapes, and patterns changed whenever he turned the rim. There was one sequence he particularly liked but it moved on quickly to a new formation. Charles spent the rest of the day trying to “catch” the view he wanted. He failed and by evening his present was abandoned.
Our emotions, like the kaleidoscope, can change quickly. One day we can feel downcast and discouraged and the next day full of exuberant joy about what God has done and is doing for us.
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God (Psalm 43:5).
We change; God does not. He is the same yesterday, today, tomorrow, and for all eternity. He is interested in every part of our life. He knows our emotions are fragile and changeable, but He still invites us, like the psalmist to bring all of them to Him in prayer.
Challenge for Today: Be totally honest with God. Tell Him how you truly feel and ask to be empowered by His Holy Spirit.
Quicklook: Psalm 43:1–5
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