"I will bless the Lord at all times?" If I'm going to be honest--that hasn't always been the case. Being a self-centered being there have been those times when life wasn't smiling at me and I wasn't in the mood to bless the Lord. Too often that has been the problem as I experience life myopically. In the here and now my vision is limited and I cannot see the bigger picture of God's plan. Perhaps this is where a strong dose of trust is necessary. If God loves me, and He does, maybe...just maybe He will make it all come together for good, just as He promised.
As I look at life's journey behind me, I see the working of God's hand with clarity. He has always brought life together, not always according to my plans, but in surprising ways that have proven to be for my good and for the good of my wife and children. If the past is indicative of what I can expect in the future, I should bless the Lord at all times!
Think with me for a moment: What if life was more difficult and I experienced a bit of "Job's lot;" would I still have reason to bless the Lord? Would I have the courage to bless the Lord? Would I have the heart to bless the Lord? I suppose that our worship of God should be tied to our affection and love for God rather than the circumstances of life. Our love for God should be a constant in life, whereas the experiences of life is like a road filled with unexpected turns, detours and potholes. In order to "bless the Lord at all times," we will need to cling to our faith and put our trust in the One who has all things under control.
Prayer: (The Lord's Prayer) "Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." Matt 6:9-13 (NKJV)
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