Using every word
by Pastor Mark Gierus
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I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations (Psalm 89:1).
Read Psalm 89:1–4,15–18
How precious words can be and how damaging they can be. How do you use your words every day?
Every day is an amazing gift from God. Every breath you breathe is special, for you are made in the image of God, you are valuable, you are loved, and God has called you with a purpose.
The world sometimes encourages entitlement, with people sharing what they think about everything and thinking their opinions are their beliefs, which they must fight for. Influencers who sometimes share too much of their opinion often leave you feeling guilty that you are not up with the latest stuff or trendy words and phrases. But what is their purpose in life? What is the purpose of others who are not officially social media influencers? Well, much the same. Humans want to put their opinions onto others.
In Psalm 89, the words sung and spoken are not an opinion but the absolute truth. God’s love and faithfulness – these things do not change. God loves you. He loved you yesterday, he loves you today, and he will love you forever. God will never leave you nor forsake you. He is faithful. God promises to listen to you, hear your cry for help, comfort you and, through his only Son, Jesus, who came to save us by dying on the cross, he forgives your sins.
Isn’t it wonderful to live as a follower of Jesus, especially in this world where there doesn’t seem to be truth – only a lot of truth that suits the individual. And isn’t it pure joy to live knowing God is faithful and will never leave or forsake us?
So, today, is it time to get your singing voice ready to share with the world all that God has done for you? To declare to not just those outside of your household but within the love of God so they, too, will know of our wondrous God and proclaim with word and song to their children, grandchildren, and the world that God is good and his love and faithfulness are true.
Gracious God, you love me so much. You are faithful in your word, doing what you say you will do and showing the world what you have already done. May I share your love with those around me, declaring your faithfulness to all generations in my family and community. I know you are with me as you send me out. Thank you for all you have done for me, saving and drawing me to yourself through your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Pastor Mark Gierus currently serves as a Lutheran pastor in Redcliffe, Queensland. He has three beautiful girls aged 7, 10 and 19 and enjoys hiking with them, looking after their pets as a family and going on road trips. Mark prays that God will continue to bless you as you grow in him and come to know him more and more through his life-giving eternal word.
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