Category Archives: seeking understanding

As you know by now the Russian attack has begun. First thing this morning (my time) I was on the phone with colleagues directly affected to learn of the situation.

There is fear and some level of chaos. I’m told the ATM machines have been emptied as people grab all the cash they can. Because of the cyber attacks on banks, stores are only accepting cash.

This morning I was able to speak to or SMS all of our friends and, at this point, all are well. Thanks be to God.

Please pray for peace.

Had to.

Before it was too late.

This post may still resonate… it may not.

“Orwell On Fascism”

Many friends have been and are struggling. These are hopeful words:

“Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.”
‭‭(Psalm‬ ‭61:2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬)

I was encouraged by this meditation in my Psalter just now:

Run to the strong tower!

These are words that small children say quite often. Bigger children (like this 65 year old) don’t say it, but think it. We want what we want and we want it now!

Sigh.

Psalm 40 has always been a favorite. It is a balm to the impatient soul. This meditation from the Paraclete Psalter (a beloved gift from a more beloved brother) was helpful.

“God is never late, and waiting is what brings us into line with his divine timetable.”

I closed a message I preached on Sunday from Colossians 4 with a prayer of Paul in Philippians 1.

I’m praying this for myself, you might find it helpful…

“And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:9-11‬ ‭ESV‬‬