something about it. But then he struggled with God's answer—evil Babylon will discipline Judah—so he asked and waited for further clarification. After receiving God's reassurance that the Babylonians too would reap what they sowed, Habakkuk once again turned to God in prayer.
Praise
Not Forsaken
Was Jesus forsaken on the cross? Educated and religious Jews used a unique technique to recite memorized psalms. And so did Jesus when passers-by yelled insults at him as he hung dying on a cross. He wanted his people to know he was fulfilling a prophecy that predicted his specific suffering.
My Magnificat
Mary: How I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior!Hannah: How I rejoice in the Lord!Miriam: Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously.Deborah: Praise the Lord! For I will sing about the Lord, the God of Israel.Luke 1:46-55, I Samuel 2:1-10, Exodus 15:21, Judges 5:2–3 TLB Today I feel like … Continue reading My Magnificat
Upended
Mary was all set to marry Joseph and raise a normal Jewish family in Nazareth. She expected to follow in her mother's footsteps. She was probably already dreaming of how she would keep her kitchen, raise her children and organize her days. But all that changed in an instant.
Living In the Midst
Today I feel like I'm in a fog. A fog hanging over me. I feel small and unable. I want to fix it quickly and resolve it. I want to make it go away, pretend it isn't there. But I can't do that. Life isn't that easy.
