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The Eternal searches the hearts of those who are good

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Have you ever noticed how David pours out horrors and terrors for his enemies?

If you are evil, He will rain hot lava over your head, will fill your cup with burning wind and liquid fire to scorch your insides.

Jesus asked us to love and pray for our enemies. Humans are not our enemies; they are potentially part of the family. The spiritual beings who have fallen from heaven for their rebellion are our enemies. They work against the Eternal God and our Savior to hold back God’s blessings for us.

This is what Daniel was told. It is still true today. Daniel 10.

Messenger: ¹² Do not be afraid, Daniel. From the very first day that you began to pursue understanding and humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard. I have been sent in response to what you’ve said. ¹³ I would have been here sooner; however, for the past 21 days the spirit prince of Persia opposed me and prevented my coming to you. Then Michael, one of the chief princes of heaven, came to my aid because I alone was busy dealing with the kings of Persia.

Several comforting phrases can be seen in this Psalm.

“I am already in the soft embrace of the Lord.” That sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Even though my air conditioner is not working and it is 95 F outside, I love the sound of that. Sitting securely in the lap of my Lord God with his arms around me. It makes my heart melt.

But the Eternal has not moved; He remains in His holy temple. He sits squarely on His heavenly throne. He observes the sons of Adam and daughters of Eve, examining us within and without, exploring every fiber of our beings. The Eternal searches the hearts of those who are good

The Eternal God has not moved. He hasn’t retreated. God isn’t on vacation. He spends His time observing us. God examines us inside and out, exploring every fiber of us. He searches our hearts. This is a little more disconcerting for those who aren’t being good. What is good? Being just, humble, and kind. Without those, God searching our hearts leaves us defensive and afraid.

Thank God that He has provided us forgiveness of sin. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, we can ask for forgiveness and receive it. Turn to Him now!

The Eternal is right in all His ways; He cherishes all that is upright. Those who do what is right in His eyes will see His face.

While the Eternal God is right in all His ways, through Jesus Christ, I am righteous in His sight. That means He cherishes me and I will see His face!

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Verse of the Week and My Prayer for You

Psalm 11

I am already in the soft embrace of the Eternal, so why do you beckon me to leave, saying, “Fly like a bird to the mountains. Look! The wicked approach with bows bent, sneaking around in the shadows, setting their arrows against their bowstrings to pierce everyone whose heart is pure. If the foundations are crumbling, is there hope for the righteous?”

But the Eternal has not moved; He remains in His holy temple. He sits squarely on His heavenly throne. He observes the sons of Adam and daughters of Eve, examining us within and without, exploring every fiber of our beings. The Eternal searches the hearts of those who are good, but He despises all those who can’t get enough of perversion and violence. If you are evil, He will rain hot lava over your head, will fill your cup with burning wind and liquid fire to scorch your insides.

The Eternal is right in all His ways; He cherishes all that is upright. Those who do what is right in His eyes will see His face.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for my reader. Thank You that she is already in Your soft embrace. She can feel Your arms around her, loving her, and cherishing her.

Thank You, Lord, that You haven’t moved. You watch over my reader and observe her daily. You examine her inside and out, exploring every fiber of her being. You search her heart and understand her desires and hopes. You understand her pain. Rescue her today, Lord.

Lord, You are our Great and Mighty King. You fight for us every day. We trust in You. We rest in You, knowing You are faithful. Help us to be grateful and praise Your name, Almighty God. Be glorified through her. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Have a blessed week! Thank you for reading!

Attrition: Initiation

For something a little different, read on!

Science. Family. Secrets. Which will prevail?

Perfect for fans of dystopian science fiction who enjoyed Red Rising and The Maze Runner.

Chiara Baschet was only six when the dreaded monitors of the Cirrian Conglomerate invaded her home. Chiara thought her world had ended. Then the terrifying man in the suit appeared…

But she soon realized the man, Director Cygnus, was her benefactor, the one with her best interests at heart. The only person pleading with the all-powerful Board for her right to see her family after being separated from them and sent to the awful academy, where she could finally use her prodigious intellect.

As her knowledge grew, Director Cygnus began giving her assignments. Projects all grounded in science. An intriguing world without frontiers. A realm where Chiara could forget her worries and cares and indulge in the blissful ignorance of just inventing.

Under this spell, is she even aware of her family’s true plight? Can she recognize danger coming before it arrives? Or will she fall, another victim of attrition?

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