Why visit iniquity? ∙∙∙

Why visit iniquity? ∙∙∙ I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected – even children in the third and fourth generations. – Exodus 34:7 Exodus 20:4-6Continue reading “Why visit iniquity? ∙∙∙”

Why worry? ∙∙

Why worry? ∙∙ My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! – Luke 10:41 Matthew 6:25-34 25 For this reason, I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink, nor for your body, as to what you willContinue reading “Why worry? ∙∙”

Unworthy belonging ∙∙

Unworthy belonging ∙∙ Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. – Psalms 51:1 Psalms 51:1-7 1 A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him after he had gone into Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy, blot out myContinue reading “Unworthy belonging ∙∙”

Idols in the heart ∙∙

Idols in the heart ∙∙ Do not give the devil an opportunity. – Ephesians 4:27 Ezekiel 14:4-6 4 Tell them, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I,Continue reading “Idols in the heart ∙∙”

Battered, bruised, embraced ∙∙

Battered, bruised, embraced ∙∙ Will you stay mad at us forever? Will you remain angry throughout future generations? – Psalms 85:5 Psalms 85:1-11 1 LORD, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel.2 You forgave the guilt of your people – yes, you covered all their sins.3 You held backContinue reading “Battered, bruised, embraced ∙∙”