Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday’s Devotion: Reading Tea Leaves


Wednesday’s Devotion:  Reading Tea Leaves

Lamentations 3:22-23  Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

After I finished a cup of hot tea yesterday evening I noticed some tea leaves in the bottom of my cup.  I remembered when I was young hearing of people who could read tea leaves.  I hadn’t thought about that in a long time. I looked into my cup and wondered what a fortune teller might make of my leaves.  I don’t know if anyone can really predict the future. I know most of us would like some degree of increased certainty about what our future might hold.  On the other hand I don’t want to know some things like the date of my death or if something bad is going to happen.  I want to live each day without worrying about those things. I can predict one thing: God will be with me through all things in my future.  In a world full of uncertainty, that is a great comfort.
Thank you Lord for you continued faithfulness; your constant care and grace in our lives.  We ask for strength for today and each new day as they come.  In Christ’s name, Amen.

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