September 7

Today's Reading

Song of Solomon contains a very descriptive story about marital love. It includes loneliness and dreams, hopes and fears. It adds in the occasional warning: "Don't awaken love before it's time." In other words, wait for the physical expression of love until after the commitment of a lifetime together in marriage.

2 Corinthians: our church has experienced the blessings Paul described, especially through our partnership in the Dominican Republic. We have at times shared in providing some of their needs. In turn, they are constantly praying for us. What a blessing!

Psalms: "16 You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one.
You do not want a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God." This Psalms should be present often in our thinking and praying.

Proverbs: hot-tempered people are everywhere. We do well to keep our distance from them.

What has touched your heart today?