day 8 - blessed

“Holy, holy – You are holy. King of Kings, Lord of Lords, I worship You.” My roommate is in the kitchen, singing these beautiful words. What an absolutely appropriate way to end such a beautiful day - such a blessing, such a gift, from the Lord.

We had the privilege of participating in His provision for one of the families in our community group. One of the girl’s father has been laid off, and they are a family of 7. As a group, we prepared meals, racked up at Sam’s and prepared to go pour His love and blessings on this family. Not in a “look what good Christians we are” kind of way, but in a “look at what an awesome opportunity to serve our Lord and His children” kind of way.

Of course, we are equally as blessed, if not more so, than the family we went to bless. They got some food, some basic needs provided for, but we got so much more. I love how the Lord works that way.

I can only tell the story from my perspective. I went into this home, where I had never been, where I only know the children – some barely more than by sight – and sat for over 3 hours, talking to this amazing family about everything from dogs, to fishing, to missionary work in Africa, to witnessing, to corporate America, to different places we’ve lived or visited or want to go… and the running theme throughout, even if not overtly stated, was our mutual love for our Lord. What an amazing experience!

Today’s Scripture is Psalm 63:1-8 –

1 O God, you are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you,
my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land
where there is no water.

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
6 On my bed I remember you;
I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help,
I sing in the shadow of your wings.
8 My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.

This family displayed this awesome faith in such a tangible, unwavering way. I am blessed to have been part of this day, and to have the opportunity to develop deep and abiding relationships with this family in the future.

Thank You, Lord.