Jeremiah 17:5-10
Thus says the LORD: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the LORD. He is like a barren bush in the desert that enjoys no change of season, But stands in a lava waste, a salt and empty earth. Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It fears not the heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still bears fruit. More tortuous than all else is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it? I, the LORD, alone probe the mind and test the heart, To reward everyone according to his ways, according to the merit of his deeds.
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for the island of Kauai, for the safety of those affected by the flood.
In the end, when all is said and done, we will all stand before The Lord and He will know all that there needs to know about us. At the end of our lives, our lives are in the hands of The Lord.
It is no different today. We can live in denial that God exists (even though we proclaim Him as Our Lord and Savior with our lips), but we will never escape the reality that our lives truly are in His hands. It is a humbling thought, but it also brings comfort. Take care and God Bless.
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