September 1, 2020

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” – Psalm 145:8,9 As we begin a new month and embrace the challenges it holds, I think it’s important to pause and remember that God is good, gracious, and compassionate. Although it seems too simple to comprehend at times, this is the truth upon which we can anchor our lives. As Christians, we have a tendency to view the Lord through the lens of our experiences or to judge Him according to what’s happening in the world around us. However, the good news is that He is not defined by our past, by what we think, by how we feel, or by the view we hold of Him. Instead, our Heavenly Father is defined by His Word alone, and He is always who