211 - "Not To Us, Not To Us" Psalm 113-115, 1 Thessalonian 3

Psalm 113:7 God raises the poor from the dust.  Lifts the needy from the ash heap.  Trusting.

God rescues the wretched who have been thrown out with the trash.                                                                  He seats them among honored guests.                                                                                                        And He gives the childless joy as the parents of children.   

This week, I have wrestled about my life, my place, my heart---

there is a verse that kept coming to mind:  Psalm 115:1 Not to us.  

Not to us, but to your Name be Glory.  

This life is not about me yet I am enmeshed in figuring it out.  Not to us but to your Name bring Glory!

I Thes 3:11-13 May God our Father himself and our Master Jesus clear the road to you! And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you, just as it does from us to you. May you be infused with strength and purity, filled with confidence in the presence of God our Father when our Master Jesus arrives with all his followers. 

PHOTO:  These two grandkids are just the best! We could not have enjoyed the bats, the trampolines, the skating rink, the pool, the go karts, the arcades, the aquarium any more!!! Thanks for visiting us Zekey!  August 2023