“O
Lord, what are
human beings that you regard
them, or mortals that you think of them? They are like a breath; their days are like a passing
shadow.”
(Psalm
144:3-4)
Do you ever feel small, insignificant? I think we all struggle at times with our
sense of self-worth in the often overwhelming stage of life. The Psalmist’s words might lead us to believe
that we have little value in the vastness of the Creator’s universe, and yet,
though he acknowledges that our days are as a passing shadow…the wisp of a
breath, he affirms that God does indeed acknowledge God’s human creation. Again, we need look no further than the cross
to witness the depth of God’s love for a sinful, rebellious people. Yes, our days are as fleeting as a breath,
our shadows passing quickly before us, but in these moments we live, God is
present with us through Jesus Christ, offering life, and life more
abundant.
Take a deep breath…pause to watch the
briefly lingering shadows, then give thanks that the living God desires to fill
your moments and days with his
abundance.
Prayer: In every moment, with every breath,
help me know the wonder of your abundance, Lord.
Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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