I’m glad God doesn’t operate according to generally accepted accounting principles. But I’ve lived much of my life as though God does.

I realized how far I’ve moved from that picture when I was reading Diary of a Bad Year by South African novelist J.M. Coetzee. One of his characters described God as the one who rewards good and evil.

A Prayer for Today
Lord thank you that you don’t treat me as an account payable. Help me do the same with those who come across my path. Jesus, thank you for your life, death and resurrection; assuring me of your goodness and favour. Forgive me when I do audits on others and fail to reach out in relationship and kindness… For Jesus’ sake