By Peter Kennedy
“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.” – Psalm 101:1
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, religious philosopher, inventor and writer. He laid the foundation for the modern theory of probabilities, formulated what came to be known as Pascal’s principle of pressure, and invented a mechanical calculator. His theories had an impact on such later philosophers as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Henri Bergson and also on the Existentialists.
After he became a Christian in 1654, he began writing influential works on philosophy and theology. His two most famous works date from this period: the Lettres provinciales and the Pensées. One of his thoughts was “There is a God-shaped hole in the life of every man.”
Pascal observed that the people who have the greatest influence in shaping the hearts and minds of any generation are not the folks who write the laws, but those who write the songs.
Not everyone can write songs, but we sing or meditate on songs that praise God. Today in prayer, let your praise and song be to Jesus.
“In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.” – Blaise Pascal
God’s Word: “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth, I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” – Psalm 89:1
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