Journal for June 3rd…Do-overs

5:36 AM - Last day of school for this year.

Psalm 3

Lord, You are to be praised and glorified forever. You alone created and still sustain the whole world…that would include me. I am an unknown to the world but significant enough for You to give Your own Son to die for me.

As I read this Psalm and apply it to my life, I recall that through the years it has been those who should be my friends, my Christian allies, that have hurt me most and disappointed me most. Foes from the outside, from the darkness, are to be expected; it's the foes that should be living in unity, as You commanded, that cause the most alarm and harm. It's regrettable. The good news is that we'll have eternity in Heaven to recover, reconcile, and renew friendships! Eternity is a “do-over” opportunity.

You, Lord, are indeed a shield around me v3, for nothing gets through to me that doesn't get Your expressed permission. I lie down and sleep, and awaken again v5 because You let me have another day to serve You…another chance to get it right. Thank You, Lord, for all the "do-overs". My life is full of "do-overs".

Salvation belongs to the Lord, alright v8. The eternal salvation bought and paid for at the cross, and also the little "salvations" that occur throughout one's life, throughout one's day! The “do-overs”.

After all, all good things come from above. In ourselves and in this world darkness is the default condition; pain and suffering is the default experience; rebellion and selfishness is the default disposition. But then comes grace and mercy from a great God that loves us with an everlasting love. Wrong is exposed, light is introduced, and salvation is possible. Thank You, Father for the Light!

I pray for several students that I have tried to share the gospel with this year. They have heard now the truth about Jesus and salvation and forgiveness. Holy Spirit, whether I have done a good job or not, please do Your work in their hearts.

May Jesus be glorified today. I am second.