09/06/2026
The scripture today is from Psalm 119:33-40 and it's a prayer about releasing and surrendering. In the text, the psalmist has tried doing things his way for far too long. He's exhausted, life is heavy and it would seem as if he would pray for God to fix it. Yet he doesn't ask God to fix his circumstances. Instead, he does something radical, he asks God to change his heart, mind and desires. He's seeking true life, not temporary relief from his problems. Oftentimes, when life is life-ing and things burden us down, our immediate prayer is for God to fix IT! Sometimes, we bring God a list of panic-fueled demands without bringing our passion. Sometimes, we may slip into the desperation of trying to make a deal with God and making an assortment of empty promises. So, here's the question for us this Sunday: "What are you actually praying for when life gets heavy? Are we praying for the burden to lift or the heart to shift?
Join us as we dive into this text to find strength and the power to let go and let God!