September 4

Today's Reading
As I read Ecclesiastes today, I found some verses really speaking to me. I can only imagine some of the questions running through the heads of those who read Climbing Companions. Rather than try to guess, I'm opening it up. What questions do you have?
In 2 Corinthians today, Paul spoke of not being sorry (though he was sorry at first) for sending the harsh earlier letter to them. I went through something like this lately. I prepared a sermon on repentance. I asked some leaders to look at it and I think if felt harsh to some. I was ready to soften in when a very wise leader said it is just the message we need. Repentance is a hard-fought battle, but it must be waged for us to become the people God designed us to be.
Psalms. I'm convinced that Scripture passages like this will make more and more sense when we are with Jesus for eternity. It is about His kingdom. He Himself taught us to pray, "Thy kingdom come..."
Proverbs. "19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—
so you will trust in the Lord." Isn't that the real issue of life?
What speaks to you today? How's it going, Climbing Companion?