Counsel

"Besides You, whom do I have in the sky, who on earth else do I desire?" Psalm 73:25.

This body of mine, yes, even my heart may fail, but, God, you are the strength of my heart, you're my share into the ages ahead. True, I confess, jealousy almost destroyed me. I saw people who had it all. I saw their wealth grow. I saw their beautiful bodies. I saw their arrogance. I saw them cut way ahead in line, mouthing their disdain for God. In my envy, I thought there's no use trying to be good. I even became embittered against you, God! (Ashamed now, but even like an animal against you!) But then, I came into your presence, O God! There's so much more than what I had seen! Your counsel, guides me; your welcome calls me into your eternal glory. I want only You.

With a brother or sister today we declare God is the only god, there is no other. Whether on earth or in sky, we desire only God. And, together, we give thanks to the One who makes all things right.