One other “chapter” on the conflict or contradiction I mentioned last Tuesday: some weeks back I read, “Oh, Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall show forth thy praise” (Psalm 51:15). I noted:
1. What a low point, tired. I can’t praise or even pray, except to depend on God to open my lips.
2. What a wonder and gift, God working in Christ, my lips open and I can praise Him.