Morning Scripture
He taught me, and said lay hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands and you may live. Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or swerve from them. (Proverbs 4:4-5)
PB Writes
There seems to be a tension in the instructions. The present and the
future contain memories of a past that gives the instructions intensity.
There is a feeling the speaker is not suggesting things that are to be followed
only on sunny days, but rather on the dark and stormy nights of our souls.
Morning Prayer
Lord, we pray to lay hold of your words with all our heart and not swerve from
your commands. We want a life that treasures wisdom and understanding, a life that enables us to combine free will with obedience. Amen.
