I like a lot of the Message. Not for a study Bible for sure! But it really gets me thinking. I like the "incline your ear to me" better. I am so very thankful even if we don't think God doesn't hear us praying.
Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.
I've been working full time and had my Birthday over the weekend, so been a bit silent at least online. But still praising the Lord for all He has done. He is good and faithful and grateful to be in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 67:4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the world in righteousness. You will judge the peoples with equity, and guide the nations on earth.
I will give thanks to You, O LORD, for though You were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
Amen
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:
2 Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied.
Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.