I was vacillating between cranky and woe is me for two days. Then, we had an impromptu “listening” party for Hans’s first professional record. All the energy he poured into an expert album converted into a celebration for us! Likewise, knowing God’s name or character is like listening for the first time to some beautiful music. Understanding His affection helps us also to respond in love, meeting needs from a cup that’s overflowing. – Teresa

Psalm 91: 14-16 (ESV)

14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;    I will protect him, because he knows my name.

15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;

    I will be with him in trouble;

    I will rescue him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

    and show him my salvation.”