Walking In the Light Of Kindness

We hear so many things about inflation, the economy and our economic future.  Statistics can say all kinds of things for all kinds of people. New announcements come from many governments.  No one is satisfied with any course of action, it seems, and there’s criticism and anger on every side, every day.  I get tired of it all, don’t you?

I am so grateful that over and over again my heart and mind can be drawn back to simple invigorating truths that give me a focus for my attitude and actions for each day.  Listen to these lovely words:

Dear friends, I’m not writing you a new command. Instead, I’m writing one you have heard before … Its truth was shown in how Jesus lived. It is also shown in how you live. That’s because the darkness is passing away. And the true light is already shining.     

1 John 2:7-8

So we pray again today, with thanks, Loving God, for the simple truths that keep us focused and energized in these challenging times.  Thank You for Jesus who is such a pure example of what is right and good, light in dark times, and who never deviates from that. 

Also, we’re grateful that Your Words of truth and kindness haven’t changed either.  What matters has been the same from before the beginning of time and it’s been the same through centuries and millennia – no matter how dark and harsh times became.

Jesus Christ is the light for today and every day.  As we see His life and follow His example our own way becomes clear.  As our governments and cultures move further and further from the truth of Your word, times seem to get darker and darker we simply agree with You that they are passing away.  We don’t know when or how quickly our current civilizations will fall and change but we know that will happen as long as we stray further from Your light. 

We pray that we would repent and turn to You and seek to know and follow You, giving our daily witness to what is true and trustworthy.  We have Your promise that says: 

Blessed are those who have learned to shout praise to you.  Lord, they live in the light of your kindness. All day long they are full of joy because of who you are.

They celebrate the fact that you do what is right.

Psalm 89:15-16

Help us to follow the way of joy and praise, and truth and light You are clearly showing us.  Help us to live in the light of Your kindness no matter what anyone else does.  Amen

Let’s do all we can to live in the light of God’s kindness all day today.