“But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth.
Thus I am like a man who does not hear,
And in whose mouth is no response.”
Ps 38:13

David was being quiet before his enemies, and also foreshadowing the silence of Jesus in front of those accusing Him (John 18&19), which always blows me away…

I’m also reminded of an example that my amazing mom-in-law told me about, that just as you imagine a dead man and no matter what you do to him, he does not respond.
No matter if you poke him, slap him, pinch him or whatever – you will not get a rise out of him.

We are really to be like dead men in our flesh, and the only time we are to respond is in the Spirit.
And when we do, we are to respond in love and forgiveness. We are to respond in patience and joy…

I have a long way to go, but I’m journeying as hard as I can…

Love you guys and hope you have a wonderful day today.

Pls continue to pray for the victims of the flood and that people will continue to reach out.
It has been SO awesome to see the response of the churches and communities here! Praise the Lord!