July 3rd Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 66:1-9
Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.
All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name.” Selah

Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There we rejoiced in him,
who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let the rebellious not exalt themselves. Selah

Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard,
who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.

Reflection
Let all of the nations shout out to God.
Hear, O Lord, the praise of all creation.
You are mighty in power and in love.
Your name is on the tip of all tongues.

I look to the skies and marvel at your power.
I look within and am amazed by your intricacies.
I see your work in saving your people.
I experience your presence and love each day.

In you alone is all life and all things.
In you alone is all of the spiritual realm.
Rejoice all creation in the Creator.
Rejoice all heavens in what God has done.

Prayer
Lord, you are God, Creator, Redeemer, Spirit. I praise your greatness in all of my life. As I rejoice in your presence this day, may all come to see and hear and understand what you have done in love... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen