“If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton,” said George Bernard Shaw humorously, “you may as well make it dance.” A modern expression of that idea is the unabashed acceptance showered upon even the most broken parts of people’s lives rather than encouraging help. Think about the carnival of interpersonal conflict still engulfing transgendered television personality Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner). Modern psychology says to embrace the change rather than question the craving. But even a sex change hasn’t brought Jenner peace from family strife or likely addressed his innermost wounds.

Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.

Psalm 103:4

Redemption – it’s an old word that hearkens back to a time when slaves could be bought by benefactors and granted freedom. Today’s verse confirms God’s desire to rescue and release people. For anyone who will trust in Him, God will exchange brokenness for crowns of His mercy and love.

Today, lay your skeletons at the feet of Jesus and ask for His help and healing. Praise God for His power to rescue all who call to Him from their darkness. Remember to pray, too, that men and women of faith in America will boldly serve their country and lead others to welcome God’s hand upon the nation to bring renewed hope and blessing.

Recommended Reading: II Peter 2:4-9

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