Psalm 16:11 “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

There is a phrase that I’m sure we’ve all heard: “May you live in interesting times.” Whether it is derived from an old Chinese curse or, more likely, was used by British statesman Sir Austen Chamberlain in 1936, it is not a happy thought. In all of the scriptures for today, there are horrible, cruel things going on. “They track me down; now they surround me…. like a young lion eager to tear.” (Psalm 17:11-12)

We don’t have to worry about what Hitler is up to in Europe as Sir Austin did, but we are continually being told that we are in a period of great discord world-wide, active conflict, uncertainty, and we even have front-row seats to staggering physical violence and death through our TVs and computers. It’s quite easy to become worried, concerned, doubtful, discouraged and even frightened about actions in our own country and throughout the world. Sadly, none of this is new – just check out the other verses for today.

But all is not lost, folks! We, like David, can choose to turn away from the many other gods that call to us, and try to pull us away from our God. We can choose to say to God, “You are my Lord.” God is waiting to guide us, comfort us, give us counsel, and instruct us (16:7). All we have to do is ask.

God is waiting for us to say “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; In your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Thanks be to God!

Anna Aubry