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Psalm 93 comforts me because it paints a vivid picture of just who God is. He reigns and is robed in majesty. He is mighty, eternal, and holy. His laws stand firm, as does His creation. Earth is anchored and immovable; it's Christ's footstool.

Does my life reflect confidence in these truths? If God reigns, does it really matter who sits in the oval office? How important is it which volleyball team my daughter makes? If God is eternal, am I keeping an eternal perspective on daily issues? Life and death are speed bumps on the road to eternal life with God! As Todd Wagner, our pastor, encouraged us recently: Focus on the eternal and squeeze in the temporal.

Can I truly grasp how mighty my God is? Last August in Destin, Florida, we headed down to the beach on a beautiful sunny day only to learn that the water was off limits. It was a double-red-flag day, which was an indication of how powerful and mighty the waves were right then. My mom, my children, and I decided to stroll down the beach allowing the water to barely brush up on our feet. But the beach patrol alerted us that even walking along the edge of the water could result in a hefty fine. Those native Floridians had a great respect for the mightiness of the ocean. Do I have a similar respect for the mightiness of God? Remember, He reigns over everything in my life, even the double-red-flag days.

Last Sunday, we sang a song that proclaims just that, "He Reigns" by the Newsboys. I have listened to it all week, being reminded how empowering it is to know that my God reigns! The chorus says, "A love song born of a grateful choir . . . It's all God's children singing, 'Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!' He reigns! He reigns!" And so be it!