Scripture: Psalm 103:17-18
But the LORD’s faithful love is from forever ago to forever from now for those who honor him. And God’s righteousness reaches to the grandchildren of those who keep his covenant and remember to keep his commands.
Thought for the Day: Love begins with _____________. I imagine that this fill-in-the-blank could be answered in all kinds of ways, many of them being very thoughtful and insightful. Even within our church and among very faithful people, the word or phrase used might be quite varied. And though I won’t impose my specific answer upon you today, I will suggest that love by its very nature is not egocentric or self-serving. For that reason, I don’t know if ME could be the answer – unless someone understood the phrase as a call to responsibility – that is to say, love doesn’t cast blame but simply acts. In whatever way you might choose to answer the fill-in-the-blank, do so by imagining how God might answer it.
Prayer: In your faithful love, O Lord, I find myself fully enveloped. This gift was mine before I was conceived and will be mine long after I am deceased. Thank you for loving me with a love that knows no ending point. Amen.
