27th. February. 2021. Daily Devotion.
3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?
9 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:3-4, 9
When we consider the immensity of the heavens and the comparatively trivial scale of our own existence on this planet, who are we that the Creator of the universe should be mindful of us? We are often tempted to doubt that the Lord of glory loves and cares for us and is concerned about our hopes and fears, our joys and disappointments.
Nature reveals the existence of God, but it takes the revelation of Scripture for us to know that we are the objects of his love. “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 4:9-10).
When we realize that our need for love and acceptance is fully met in our position as members of God’s family, we are free for the first time to selflessly love others without milking those relationships to get our own needs met. We are free to love others unconditionally because we know we are unconditionally loved by our heavenly Father. K Boa (edited).
Lord, let me see Your love in all the wonders of the heavens. Amen.
Prayer for Guidance
Lord, teach me to number my days aright, that I may gain wisdom of heart. Help me do today the things that matter, not to waste the time I have.
The moments I have are precious, Lord, see that I count them dear. Teach me to number my days aright. Fill me this day with your kindness, that I may be glad and rejoice all the days of my life. Through Christ I pray, Amen.
Meditation
Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. ~ Romans 12:2
Coronavirus Prayer
Some of us are very vulnerable at this time of pandemic. We rely on the assistance of those who are our neighbours. Bless those who aid the sick. Give your power to those who serve the most severely ill from Covid. Help us Lord God to be brothers and sisters treating each with dignity. Keep those who must wait for vaccination in safety and peace and give us patience as we continue to take precautions for the safety of others. We pray in Your Holy Name, Jesus the Christ. Amen.
