"I was like someone lifting an infant to his cheek/and that I bent down to feed him"
The Lord God takes care of me in ways large and small. I am insignificant compared to the vastness of the universe, yet as significant as anyone. I am loved. I am cared for. I have my needs provided as long as I remember the presence of God in my life always.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Reflections on Hosea 11: 1-5
"...but they did not know that I was the one caring for them,
that I was leading them with human ties."
I do not remember the presence of God in me, through me, and around me enough. It is easy for me to slip into myself. To slip into fear, and anger and for that anger to be displaced onto my children, Zack and Nick, especially, because they are the easiest targets. They are the ones who are most easily hurt and least capable of seeing what is truly happening, which is my own insecurity.
I realize that this is what it means to be human, and that I must ask for forgiveness of all concerned in times of weakness. I must also pray that I do not forget the constant presence of God as a source of strength and support, of wisdom and guidance in all things.
that I was leading them with human ties."
I do not remember the presence of God in me, through me, and around me enough. It is easy for me to slip into myself. To slip into fear, and anger and for that anger to be displaced onto my children, Zack and Nick, especially, because they are the easiest targets. They are the ones who are most easily hurt and least capable of seeing what is truly happening, which is my own insecurity.
I realize that this is what it means to be human, and that I must ask for forgiveness of all concerned in times of weakness. I must also pray that I do not forget the constant presence of God as a source of strength and support, of wisdom and guidance in all things.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
More reflections on Psalm 145
"Great is Yahweh and worthy of all praise,
his greatness beyond all reckoning." (5-6)
I cannot conceive of the greatness of God. I know that it is a constant and that God is always present (Yahweh I know you are near/Standing always at my side/You guard me from the fall/and you lead me in ways everlasting) I know that all I need to do is reach out and feel for God and God is there.
I know that whether I am in great pain or experiencing great pleasure, God is with me. I know that if I live my life in way that glorifies God, I will feel God's presence most deeply. When I err, I am more quick to return to God just by knowing that God is there, always there. ("Your kingship is a kingship forever/your glory lasts from age to age")
I struggle with the line "Yahweh guards all who love him, but all the wicked he destroys" because I don't understand this. I have trouble rectifying this with the New Testament notion of God as a loving, forgiving God. Plus, I wonder if humans destroy themselves through their own fear and lack of faith, hope, and love. I wonder how this is contextualized, if it refers to the enemies of the Israelites or if it also had/has a meaning for individuals.
I also wonder about happiness. I wonder why some people are happy and others aren't. i know I have experienced varying levels of happiness in my life which correspond to the level of access to the divine I allow myself. I am never happier, never better, than now, because I am constantly evolving and transforming into a more actualized being. Is it selfish or foolish to think that not everyone does the same whether they realize it or can articulate it?
his greatness beyond all reckoning." (5-6)
I cannot conceive of the greatness of God. I know that it is a constant and that God is always present (Yahweh I know you are near/Standing always at my side/You guard me from the fall/and you lead me in ways everlasting) I know that all I need to do is reach out and feel for God and God is there.
I know that whether I am in great pain or experiencing great pleasure, God is with me. I know that if I live my life in way that glorifies God, I will feel God's presence most deeply. When I err, I am more quick to return to God just by knowing that God is there, always there. ("Your kingship is a kingship forever/your glory lasts from age to age")
I struggle with the line "Yahweh guards all who love him, but all the wicked he destroys" because I don't understand this. I have trouble rectifying this with the New Testament notion of God as a loving, forgiving God. Plus, I wonder if humans destroy themselves through their own fear and lack of faith, hope, and love. I wonder how this is contextualized, if it refers to the enemies of the Israelites or if it also had/has a meaning for individuals.
I also wonder about happiness. I wonder why some people are happy and others aren't. i know I have experienced varying levels of happiness in my life which correspond to the level of access to the divine I allow myself. I am never happier, never better, than now, because I am constantly evolving and transforming into a more actualized being. Is it selfish or foolish to think that not everyone does the same whether they realize it or can articulate it?
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Reflections on Psalm 145
Dear God,
I seek your wisdom and counsel to live upright. I seek to be infused with love and to let your mighty love shine in me and through me. You are great, the source of all life. You bless me in ways I can't even fathom. I know I am loved each and every day by you as manifest in the people around me. When I reach out and access the eternal love that you provide I am happy.
Love,
Rick
I seek your wisdom and counsel to live upright. I seek to be infused with love and to let your mighty love shine in me and through me. You are great, the source of all life. You bless me in ways I can't even fathom. I know I am loved each and every day by you as manifest in the people around me. When I reach out and access the eternal love that you provide I am happy.
Love,
Rick
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