Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Scripture

“These all look to you to give them their food in due season.” Psalm 104:27

Reflections

Not many people like to admit their dependence upon God.

Especially as Americans, we like to think of ourselves as “self-made”, independent people who can stand on our own.  What we have comes as a result of our hard work.  No one else can be credited.  The food on our table is there because we worked to put it there.  The roof over our heads is there because we worked to provide for it.  The car we drive is ours because we’ve made the payments.

But then something drastic happens.  The economy crashes overnight.  We get hit by a pandemic.  We lose a loved one.  As individuals, there is a limit to what we can do to change the course of events.  It’s impossible to fix overnight.

It is at times like this that we look up.  We look to God realizing that He is the one who can ultimately be credited for what we have.  When he opens his hand, we are filled with good things.  Instead of assuming we’re entitled, we begin to realize that what we have comes by the grace of God.

We do well to be grateful to God for what we have.  Perhaps we might even remember to give thanks to God before eating a meal.

Prayer

Lord God, all good things come from You.  Thank you for what you have given me.  Grant me a grateful and generous heart.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b