Deuteronomy 33:12
About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him,
for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his
shoulders.”
On the way home from a walk around the ball fields tonight I
passed by a group of teens. The boys
were talking trash, some of it aimed at a pretty girl who, without saying a
word just went her own way. The guys
continued that teasing, “I’m cool” friendly patter among themselves. While
enjoying the teens’ conversations I also began to think that as adults we talk
trash sometimes too, just in slightly more sophisticated ways. And like the
younger ones much of our trash talk comes because we are insecure. Sometimes we experience financial insecurity;
sometimes it’s insecurity in a relationship. And sometimes we are even insecure
in our faith. There’s no simple remedy for these but here are some
thoughts. Listen to financial advisors
like Dave Ramsey but more importantly seek first the Kingdom of God and let God
help set your financial priorities. Respect each person with whom you are in a
relationship and treat that person with true respect. Respect, not love is the
best basis for peaceful relationships. Faith doesn’t always come easily but we
can determine to accept God’s Word as the story of the divine Creator and to live
by that Word. In the meantime remember the tongue is a mighty sword. Be careful
how you wield it.
Loving God, our true security is found in you. Please undergird us with your confidence and
strength. Lead us in the way that will lead to a better life for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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