231 - "The Nearness of God is My Good" Psalm 73, 85, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

 God, I reflect daily on what I'm doing with my life. 

Even though I'm a little older, do not forsake me.
I never used to be this evaluative.  (well, maybe...)
Receive my thoughts that I may find Your Grace in the traces of today.  

I do sometimes feel like I've been a beast before You. Nevertheless!
I am continually with You. You have taken hold of my right hand. 
With Your Counsel You will guide me. 
Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, 
I desire nothing on earth. 
My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the Strength of my heart. 
Psalm 73:22-24.

Psalm 73:27 is the prayer of my heart this day:

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good.

With all my hearth and strength, 
help me, this day, this circumstance, to make You my Refuge.
Not the solution to my problems.
Not the resolution of life's issues.
Not the crowning achievements that come our way.
May I find Refuge and Solace in You Alone.  "Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup."  I Cor 11:58.  Steer clear of every kind of idolatry.  Don't bow down to the idols of others.  Don't do it.  Live tall.  Live well.  Live deep.  May our confidence be in God that we can change.  "Only in dark nights will hope burn bright enough to sustain your faith and release your love."  66LL

PHOTO:  The Quarries Lake where I go to reflect about my life.