Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Psalm 33 – God’s Power and Providence
Rejoice, you just, in the Lord . . .
Each time we weather a new emotional storm and lay all of our worries in God’s hands . . . we become one of the just.
Give thanks to the Lord on the harp . . .
Each time we muster the courage and energy to thank God for even the smallest of blessings . . . we give thanks to God on the harp of our lives.
Sing to God a new song . . .
Each time we decide to deal with old woes in new ways . . . we learn to sing a new song.
But the plan of the Lord stands forever, wise designs through all generations . . .
Each time we ask God to be the architect of our lives . . . we discover that we stand with God in eternity.
Our souls waits for the Lord who is our help and shield . . .
Each time we shelter in the arms of God . . . we learn what it means to be divine.
For in God our hearts rejoice . . .
Each time we put aside our petty worrying . . . we unite ourselves more fully with God.
May your kindness, Lord, be upon us . . .
Each time we act as Christ acts . . . we experience more fully God’s goodness.
We have put our hope in you.
Each time we rely on God rather than our own little plans . . . we see our wildest hopes flourish.
The just are invited to praise God for creation, for intervention and help. The psalmist also praises God for his revelation of himself to us. We read that the Lord loves covenants, commitments, fidelity, constancy, love of creation and justice. His own kindness is seen in the many ways he has saved his faithful. The proper response to all of this is our own re-commitment to our covenant with God. This psalm reads like a mini-Gospel as it contains the same message which we received with gift of Jesus to the world.
For the word of the Lord is true, and he is faithful in everything he does.
What can be more powerful than this? What can be more providential? What can bring us more hope? What can bring us more healing?
The gift and promise and covenant are freely given. All we need do is . . . rejoice.
Tomorrow, the Trinity of Love . . .
Adapted from a reflection written on May 7, 2008.
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