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"Again, Papa, again!" Riley wanted Papa to do more snow angels with her.
Again! Again! Again! Haven't we all heard that from our children? When we really love something, we all want it to happen again.
I read Psalm 126 today, and that is what the Israelites said to God: "Do it again!"
Psalm 126:1-4 – It seemed like a dream, too good to be true, when God returned Zion's exiles. We laughed, we sang, we couldn't believe our good fortune. We were the talk of the nations — "God was wonderful to them!" God was wonderful to us; we are one happy people. And now, God, do it again — bring rains to our drought-stricken lives. (MSG)
Have you been there? Have you ever been drought-stricken? I have been there before also. In my study today, there was a question, "Describe a time when God did something that you could hardly believe, and you knew that you didn't deserve it."
I thought, "Where do I start?" Then, I thought that maybe the beginning would be good.
Shortly after Larry and I were married, we gave our hearts to the Lord. I remember for many years being in disbelief that this wonderful thing could have happened to me. Even as a little girl, I had always had a hunger for God, and now, I had a partner to go through life with, who believed like I did. I watched Larry embrace God and strive for the rest of his life to give his family a Christian example. We were a Christian family. How is it that God was so good to me? Through these years, I have probably taken that for granted somewhat, but today, it was all new to me. I remember how we laughed, sang, and could not believe our blessings.
I say to God today, "And now, God, do it again!" Don't let me take things for granted, but remind me again and again of the blessings that I have received from You!
If you are in a drought-stricken time in your life, remember the rest of the psalm:
Psalm 126:5-6 – So those who planted their crops in despair will shout "Yes!" at the harvest. So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing. (MSG)
Prayer: Oh, Sovereign Lord, may we never take You or Your blessings to us for granted. Help us never to fail to tell everyone we meet about You, our great God. Amen.
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Amen.
Thanks, Jeanie. Blessings to you both.
Thanks for the encouraging words, Jeanie.
Lord, Do it again in Israel and Palestine – Bring understanding and peace.
Amen and amen! Thanks for sharing this devotional blessing with us today.
In Christ’s love.
Thank you, Jeanie. God gave me, with my second husband, a Godly partner, far different from my first husband, so I appreciate your story.
Thank you for the reminder of not taking God for granted.
Amen.
Keep writing.
Bless you! Good to be reminded of our everlasting, ever giving, ever FORgiving Father!
Thanks Jeanie,
(BC)
Thank you, Jeanie, for your very positive and encouraging words today. Yes, our Lord is ever ready to serve us “again and again”, and thus deserves our grateful thanks over and over again. Blessings for this very special message today.
Hello Jeanie, Your prayer is a message all in its own and to it I shout a hearty Amen!!! Oh, Sovereign Lord, may we never take You or Your blessings to us for granted. Help us never to fail to tell everyone we meet about You, our great God. Amen. I Thank you for your devotional today!
Amen to that, Jeanie. It’s always good to be reminded, although like you, I give thanks to the Lord daily. However, remembering specific blessings shows Him we humbly respect and love Him.
God bless you.
(On, Canada)
Good morning, Jeanie!
Thank you for another beautiful message today. “How is it that God was so good to me”?
I have asked myself this question many times over the years – and I know it is because God the Father and the Son loves each of us so deeply.
Blessings!
Good morning, Jeanie,
Yesterday Martin encouraged us with how God was there for his wife, his neighbour, and himself when he needed to find a good place to live. Today you remind us of what God has done for Israelites and for your family over the years. At this cold, grey, tumultous times, we all need encouragement to trust in our Lord. Thanks for sharing.