[Moses] called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites tested the Lord, saying, “is the Lord among us, or not?” Exodus 17:7 (NRSV) I came across a poem/prayer yesterday morning I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. It’s attributed to the Church of Scotland and, if the rest of their liturgy is this good, …
Deliverance From All Fires and Floods, Storms and Crises
Deliverance From All Fires and Floods, Storms and Crises Do not remember against us the iniquities of our ancestors; let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s …
God Will Make a Way
As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to the Lord. They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us, bringing …
Down to Earth
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) Do you ever have a “who, me?” moment? As in, someone asks you to do something and …