To the Lord who provides,
I stop this day to consider the things Your hands have provided. Stability in earth — gravity, atmosphere, seasons, ecosystems. Purpose in life — to love, to help, to serve, to give. The assurance of things not seen by me — Life spoken into existence, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the purity of Your written Word, a prepared place in Your Kingdom. The joys of this moment — sunshine on my cheek, a lazy dog at my feet, an operating computer, clear water in my glass. The beauty You've sprinkled on top — waterfalls and rocky mountains, girlfriends and deep conversations, a red tulip among bobbing daffodils, and ways to know You.
Lord who provides, when I consider that You are the One who lives outside of time and space, it is no wonder that You are the God who "sees beforehand" and the Lord who "will see to it." You, Jehovah Jireh, Yahweh Yireh, are the One who sees and then does. You are not a God of only words because when You speak, things happen. Stars come into existence. Waters separate from sky. Plants pop into being. You are still the Creator God. In Your current provision, You hold all things in existence. You never drop the ball; You never get too busy and forget a promise. You provide to the smallest detail.
And You provide me with hope. I have not experienced all of You and all that You have to offer. There is more to come. More beauty, more joy, more purpose, more stability. There is more of You to know, and yes, even in that, I see You as the Provider, the One who brings it about. Your Spirit will lead me into all truth. Your Spirit will provide the clarity even as Your Son provided the Way. You are still in the saving business, and I praise You for Your provision. Thank You, Provider, for filling me.
In Jesus' name. Amen.
