Week of June 14, 2026
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds […] Sing to the Lord with grateful praise;
make music to our God on the harp.”
-Psalm 147:3 & 7 (NIV)
Some things in life warrant a response. When we see something beautiful and awe-inspiring we may exclaim: “wow!” When we see heartbreak and brokenness, we may be moved to tears.
In Psalm 147, the Psalmist writes that God heals the broken hearted and tends to their wounds. He restores to health and wellness. Psalm 147 is in the stretch of the last few Psalms that the late theologian Walter Brueggemann describes as the “over-the-top explosion of praise and adoration of the God who is worthy.” (Paraphrase).
Yet in this “over-the-top” praise is a reminder of God’s character: healer and comforter. In our society that voices over-the-top cries of anguish, frustration, and exhaustion; the Psalms remind us to praise the Lord in the midst of it. Why? Because of who He is: healer and comforter.
So how about me and you? In a world of over-the-top selfishness, let’s adore Him!
May it be so with us,
Matt
Announcements and other Thoughts:
The Church office will be getting a new phone number at the end of this month.
Pray for our Campers at Cimarron Baptist Youth Camp!
Serenity Roemer (10th Grade )
Greenlee Word (12th Grade)
Brianna Garcia (8th Grade)
Kevin Hughes (7th Grade)
Kaydee Hughes (6th Grade)
Abby Garcia
Ester Word
Nancy and Will Word (Sponsors)