Putting In

 July 13, 2024

I’ve been in a bit of a Bible funk lately. This morning, I read through the assigned text for the day, and nothing settled with me. I’m not in a place of great and deep joy, nor of melancholic sadness. 

I got to thinking—“Maybe today isn’t about receiving from the Lord a special blessing, but is more for me to give to him the blessing of gratitude and willing service.” I had no sooner come to this conclusion when Linda told me she had just hung up the phone from a couple who wanted to come over for a visit. It wasn’t what I had planned, but it sure fit my question, and this particular Scripture:

“What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? 

I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. 

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.”

—Psalm 116:12-14 

Sometimes, it’s not about what you’re getting out of it, but rather, what you are putting into it.