WATCHWORD:
“But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman who sticks with God.
They’re like trees replanted in Eden, putting down roots near the rivers—
Never a worry through the hottest of summers, never dropping a leaf,
Serene and calm through droughts, bearing fresh fruit every season.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 The Message
What a stack of blessing you have piled up for those who worship you,
Ready and waiting for all who run to you to escape an unkind world.
You hide them safely away from the opposition.
As you slam the door on those oily, mocking faces, you silence the poisonous gossip.
Blessed God! His love is the wonder of the world.
Trapped by a siege, I panicked. “Out of sight, out of mind,” I said.
But you heard me say it, you heard and listened.
Psalm 31:19-22 The Message
Meditation:
My Cup Overflows
I had never heard this song nor read these lyrics until recently when they were sent to me by a friend. While I don’t do this often, I do want to share this as the meditation for today. I hope these words speak to you as clearly and as spiritually as they did to me.
Too often we take the blessings that flow to each of us from our Lord, and move on to the next challenge of life without the recognition of whose we are and how loved we are, and how His graces affect our lives.
I thank the Lord for inspiring Frankie Toh to write these wonderful lyrics and to fit them into a beautiful song. The song and lyrics can be found on YouTube, sung by Michael Combs and several other gifted artists.
Drinking From My Saucer
I’ve never made a fortune
It’s probably too late now
Oh, but I don’t worry about that much
‘Cause I’m happy anyhow.
As I go along life’s journey,
I’m reaping better than I sow.
I’m drinking from my saucer,
‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
Ain’t got a lot of riches.
Sometimes the going’s rough.
But I’ve got a friend in Jesus,
And that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for His blessings on me,
And the mercy that He’s bestowed.
I’m drinking from my saucer,
‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
O, sure I’ve been thru some storms.
And, yes, I’m sure there were times when my
faith musta got a little thin.
But you know what it seemed like,
One day, all at once, those dark clouds broke,
And that old sun she started shinin’ again.
So Lord, help me not to grumble & complain
About the tough rows I have hoed
I’m drinking from my saucer,
‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
And if I should go on living,
If the way gets steep and rough.
I won’t ask for other blessings,
‘Cause I’m already blessed enough.
May I never be too busy,
To help another bear his load.
And I’ll keep drinkin from my saucer, Lord,
‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
Yes I’ll keep drinking from my saucer, Lord,
‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
Amen.
Two Blessings for the Day:
God bless you and keep you,
God smile on you and gift you, God look you full in the face
and make you prosper.
Numbers 6:24-26 The Message
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24-26 Authorized (King James) Version
