Once again, Sutton Vineyard provided a wonderful service via Youtube live (I've shared the video at the bottom of this post). I could do what I did last week and summarize what it said but I don't want to just do that at it is a bit lazy.
However, today, I would like to share the Psalm which was the basis of the sermon:
Psalm 91 which I wrote out and decorated with feathers. I intend to put this in my bathroom so I see this every time when I go in.
I will confess something- I do not like those vomit-inducing plaques that have some sort of platitude, e.g. "Family makes home" or something like that. I find them a bit tacky. However, seeing the words of Psalm 91 in their entirety are a comfort.
At a time when dark thoughts and fears can, understandably, come to us at any point, the thought that God, if I come close to him and admit my fear and weakness, will cover me with his feathers like a bird, is a powerful image. Feathers may seem flimsy but with the lightest of touch, they provide great warmth and cover.
The terrors can come to us, no matter how rational we feel and Psalm 91 gives us a sense of protection, we can sometimes nestle into God's feathers. Other times, we can be strong and proclaim our faith, be strong and help others. We can be lifted high to a position where we can see. We choose our direction and we will walk in the direction we choose to look in.
I look to hope, joy and salvation.
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However, today, I would like to share the Psalm which was the basis of the sermon:
Psalm 91 which I wrote out and decorated with feathers. I intend to put this in my bathroom so I see this every time when I go in.
I will confess something- I do not like those vomit-inducing plaques that have some sort of platitude, e.g. "Family makes home" or something like that. I find them a bit tacky. However, seeing the words of Psalm 91 in their entirety are a comfort.
At a time when dark thoughts and fears can, understandably, come to us at any point, the thought that God, if I come close to him and admit my fear and weakness, will cover me with his feathers like a bird, is a powerful image. Feathers may seem flimsy but with the lightest of touch, they provide great warmth and cover.
The terrors can come to us, no matter how rational we feel and Psalm 91 gives us a sense of protection, we can sometimes nestle into God's feathers. Other times, we can be strong and proclaim our faith, be strong and help others. We can be lifted high to a position where we can see. We choose our direction and we will walk in the direction we choose to look in.
I look to hope, joy and salvation.
Please a comment if there is anything you need particular prayer for.
Stay safe, dear friends and God bless you.
xx
This is my Pause for Lent with Ang et al.