We can Tell Ourselves a Story that What We Feel is What’s True.

Sunday Psalm 5.5.24

Father God
Lord Jesus
Holy Spirit

We present ourselves before You again this Sunday.
The weather has turned this week.
We can enjoy biking or walking or gardening
In the warming temperatures.

Indeed, some of us find it easier 
To believe in your love
When the weather is pleasant.
We can tell ourselves a story that 
What we feel is what’s true.

It’s a common error because 
Our emotions are important information.
And yet, how we feel
Does not reflect the quality 
Of your compassion and concern for us.

It’s your sacrifice on our behalf, Jesus,
That demonstrates the depth of your love.
Nothing else.

When the weather is good, our hearts rejoice.
Lord, let us also rejoice in the depth of winter
Because the intensity of your goodness
Does not change with the seasons.

Help us experience the immensity of your love
In the winter times of our lives.
You willingly endured the wages of sin
So we can receive the free gift of righteousness.
Glory. 

We will never give up trusting that sacrifice.
There’s always more to rejoice in.
And the best is yet to be, the consummation
Of all of history at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. 
Amen.