Missed a post last night because of internet problems.

Lord Jesus, your character--marvelous, rich, infinite and eternal--led you to finish your work on the cross. It is on the basis of your character that we can come to you; In our needs and distress we can cry with the Psalmist:

Psalm 25:6 “Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.”

[Out of these two wonderful qualities of mercy and love you acted into the world, bringing complete, powerful, full-orbed salvation, freeing us from guilt, shame and fear.

Now, in our day, you continue to act out of the same monumental mercy and long-lasting love. It is in you that our trust comes alive. It is your mercy and love that are the grounds for appeal to you. And it is out of love and mercy that you will answer today with what is best, wise and good. We can rest in that truth, praising you now for what you will do without knowing what that will be.

Help us to trust you like that every day and thereby bring honor to your name and joy to your heart.