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What should that do for my feelings?
Reading:

Psalm 55

Sometimes I feel abandoned. Or at least neglected. (Feelings are that way, you know, too loose with the facts.)

Whether others abandon or embrace me, God hears me. Whether I moan or praise, God hears me. Whether others chuck or cherish my friendship, God hears me. What should that do for my feelings?

“Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication” (Psalm 55:1).

“For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it…” (Psalm 55:12).

“As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” (Psalm 55:16,17).

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...of His generous good pleasure toward us!
Reading:

Ephesians 1:1-6

According to the good pleasure of His will,

  • He has blessed us generously in Christ.
  • He has chosen us in Christ.
  • He has adopted us by Christ.
  • He has graced us in Christ.

So that we should live before Him in holiness, in blamelessness, and in love — manifesting the praiseworthy glory of His grace. Continue reading →