May 30, 2008

“And You hold in Your hand every star, the sun, and moon;
Yet those hands are marred and wounded from nails.
Precious blood at the cross was poured out for the nations,
And this love that drove salvation never fails.”

Dear Lord, all too often I use a downswing in my life as an excuse to be rude, less helpful, less open,
and less friendly, and to not work as hard – sometimes not at all. When I read the words of this
anthem, I am reminded that despite Your pain and suffering, You still forgave – and forgive – everyone.
No one is too small or insignificant to You, and no problem is too large or difficult to overcome.
Heavenly Father, I am humbled by Your love and grace, and I earnestly seek Your forgiveness and
pardon. Help me to remember that my life is complete only because of You, and when things turn
bad for me, let me use Your life as an example to find the good in everything. You give me life, hope,
peace, and rest, and may I always remember to love and praise You for those gifts. Amen.