Saturday, August 10, 2024  

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Today's Scripture
Psalm 63:1–11

O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.

Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name.

My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips

when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;

for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.

My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. (NRSV)

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Reflection

I've learned from pastors and others that the Book of Psalms is full of human emotion, and Psalm 63 is an example. (I left a few verses off the end.)

As I read this part of the psalm, I am drawn to “Because thy steadfast love is better than life” in verse three and “My soul clings to thee; thy right hand upholds me” in verse eight.

Some people tell me I have a lot going on in my life; some people disagree. To me, there's a lot to do, a lot of shifting and changing. Clinging to steadfast love seems like the way to go on. It is my help.

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Prayer
Heavenly Father, I don't know what may change, but I know that your love for me doesn't. Thank you. Amen.

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Written by Margaret Laing, Member of Fourth Presbyterian Church

Reflection and Prayer © Fourth Presbyterian Church

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