How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
10O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart! 11Do not let the foot of the arrogant tread on me, or the hand of the wicked drive me away. 12There the evildoers lie prostrate; they are thrust down, unable to rise.
Lord,
The Great Divide between your steadfast love and the behavior of those who know nothing of loyalty, honesty, mercy, love or justice! It is by the power of your love that those who do evil are disabled, so writes the poet.
Fatigue and fear are the great enemies of a sustaining trust in you. When we are weary, we forget all that you have done and even who you are and we become captives to the moment. When we are afraid, the object of our fear demands all of our attention and drives out an awareness of your grace and kindness. Perhaps that is why scripture so often says, “Do not be afraid.”
Lord, grant me this day the daily bread of a persistent awareness of your constant love. And grant me confidence in your loving power to meet and beat all forces that would do harm both personal and impersonal.
Personal Prayers: Ask God to wrap you in the certainty of God’s faithful love.
Name 5 things for which you are grateful and say “thank you” to God.
In the name of Christ,
Amen.
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