June 25th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, for ever;
   with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.
I declare that your steadfast love is established for ever;
   your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

You said, ‘I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
   I have sworn to my servant David:
“I will establish your descendants for ever,
   and build your throne for all generations.” ’
          Selah

Happy are the people who know the festal shout,
   who walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance;
they exult in your name all day long,
   and extol your righteousness.
For you are the glory of their strength;
   by your favour our horn is exalted.
For our shield belongs to the Lord,
   our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Reflection
Lord, you created it all.
   And you rule over it all.
Over the gently flowing streams
   Over the raging floods.
Lord, you created it all.

I come to hear your promise.
   For in your promise I live.
I sing praises and shout for joy.
   For your Word is truth.
I come to hear your promise.

In your strength I live and grow.
   In the rest you provide I am restored.
Salvation comes each morning.
   Life and growth are everywhere.
In your strength I live and grow.

Yet, there is sin in this world.
   I see evil and death.
Governments collapse in corruption.
   Death and suffering are all around.
Yet, there is sin in this world.

I can't seem to comfort.
   The oppressed are defeated.
The hungry starve for food.
   The ill fall and die.
I can't seem to comfort.

I turn my head and see your Jesus.
   Hanging on that wooden cross.
One plea I give to you O Lord.
   "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
I turn my head and see you Jesus.

With a festal shout I praise your glory.

   You are all glory and strength.

You are life eternal in love.

   Lord of all creation.

With a festal shout I praise your glory.

Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGB2E0NzO2A

Prayer

Lord, there is good and bad in this world. But I know that you are above and beyond both the good and the bad. You are the life in the midst of sin and death. You are the life in the midst of illness. You are the life in the midst of starvation and homelessness. Use me this day to bring your blessings to those in need. Use me this day to do your will. May I be silent when I'm called to be silent and present. May I proclaim your great salvation when I'm called to shout out. Lead me in your will and your way... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen