Rev. Aaron J. McLeod

Psalm 37:25

The Supplier of My Needs  

I am often amazed at the things my sister can recall from our childhood. Her ability to remember even the smallest details is awesome. She can also recall where she knows a person whether it be grammar school, a previous job or church! While we share the propensity to recall faces, childhood memories seem to escape me more and more, as time goes by.

What we do share is, neither of us has ever “seen the righteous forsaken…” We cannot recall not having our needs met. Surely there have been times where we wanted things but did not get them. Perhaps, we really did not have a need... But never have we needed something and it was not provided. Whether as children or as adults at the onset of midlife, we have always been fed, clothed, sheltered and loved. As children, we recognized we received the basic provisions not just from our parents, but through friends and other family members. Now as adults, we have been blessed to be able to be our own providers. But we know it is through God’s grace and mercy that we are blessed, provided for. We have not been forsaken and now our children shall also be able to say with thanksgiving that they did not have to beg for bread.

Prayer 

God, we praise You. We thank You for the provisions of life: food, clothing, shelter and love. We offer praises for peace of mind, body and spirit. We humbly and graciously acknowledge Your presence in all matters of our lives. We seek You God and love You. We need You and desire to dwell in Your house forever. This is our prayer and our most humble supplication. Amen

Thought for the day 

In the midst of want, be mindful of the met need. In the midst want, be grateful for the answered prayer. In the midst of want, be prayerful about the pain, chaos and sorrow so many endure. When your needs are met, rejoice in the Lord!