And Britney Too

Psalm 35

Well at least he is looking for God to make a difference in real life. Yes, I know he’s on this enemy kick again, but that’s what he had to deal with. For you and me it might – I hope – be something different.

What’s also very real about this for me is that he is really up and down in his connection with the Lord. He gets kind of in a praise sort of groove in verses 9 and 10, not only looking to God to make a difference in his life and circumstances, but relating to others and their needs. This is good.

Then, wham, he’s right back with being what you might find kind of ‘negative’ and going on about all who oppress him. I guest that's why this is called a lament. But he is, after all, taking it to the Lord. And isn’t it just the way, that you think you are on track, spiritually or otherwise, and then you find it doesn’t take much to ruin your nice thoughts and good intentions. Or am I the only one.

So good for him to persist, and he does end up sharing in praise. When someone is praising God, you don’t question what got them to that point. Maybe it wasn’t all that noble, in our judgment. When a 12 year old hockey player give thanks as part of table grace that he dished out some good hits in the game that day, I’ll take it. At least he talking to God. If he persists in the conversation, God will know what to do with him. Let’s, like the Psalmist, just keep talking.

Prayer:
God, thank you for listening to me. You are never bored, never too tired, and amazingly are not deterred from listening to me even while you are crying God-tears over Kenya, Gaza, and Britney Spears. Yes you love her too. And me. Through Christ. Amen.