"Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 New year. New perspectives, right? Many of us spend time in self-reflection and muster determination to do things differently in the new year. A fresh start. Full disclosure. I began this year in penitence because I have worn the heavy cloak of conviction for several weeks. During the mundane task of taking the pup out for his morning stroll, the Lord dropped a question in my spirit. "Do you believe I am God?" Obviously, I responded readily with prayers of affirmation and praise for Him as the God of my salvation! Then, this. "So why aren't you living as though you believe?" Ouch! "I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless." Genesis 17:1 Have you ever thought about who God truly is? Do we know who it is we worship? Do we imagine an invisible, mystical
"The LORD, before whom I have walked, will send his angel with you and make your journey a success..." Genesis 24:40