Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.”
NL Daily Devotion for Monday, January 29, 2024
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
How are we at proclamation? I’m perfectly comfortable singing of God’s steadfast love in worship, or with my recovery fellows, or my family and those I know have something in common with my belief system. I’m far less comfortable being open about my faith in mixed company or with strangers. That being said, if someone asks me directly why it is that I have so much joy or serenity in the midst of challenging circumstances, I don’t hesitate to give credit where credit is due. It is God’s steadfast love and faithfulness to me that allows me to weather the storms of life and also to enjoy to the fullest those moments of wonder and happiness. The person who asked may regret it, but in general I find people are receptive to my frankness about my faith, whether or not they share it. And who knows. Maybe when I proclaim God’s steadfast love and faithfulness to me, others might just realize that love and faithfulness is there for them, too.
In what situations am I most and least comfortable sharing about my faith?
