GPBC Blog

Hello from the arctic of Wisconsin! We have had many near -zero days, so I am frequently found right next to the fireplace with a cup of cocoa and the company of our two dogs and cat! I hear you all have had some cold and snowy beauty in Portland as well.

I was noticing on my feed one day recently a young “content creator” in Portland who has taken it upon himself to post his reviews of seemingly every delectable bakery in the area. He displays many items on each of the bakery menus with tantalizing videos of amazing desserts and sweet items that all seem to get 5 stars as he devours them unashamedly!

This came to mind as I was reading the Psalms. In Psalm 63:3-5, David says “Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; how I praise you! I will honor you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest of foods. I will praise you with songs of joy.”

King David is such a good example for us in role modeling what our life of prayer could be. He focuses on God’s unfailing love and then begins praising and honoring Him. David is testifying to his personal experience in how to kindle a close connection with the Father. As we follow his example, we are encouraged to lift up our hands in a physical response and praise Him with songs of joy. Here our hearts stay soft instead of fearful or cynical. God’s response? Satisfying us deeply more than the richest of foods could do for us!  

What a great way to enhance prayer times for this season of GPBC, as many transitions are anticipated. Your commitment to praying for this is so appreciated and important.