Reading: Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything. On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Reflection Having always wanted to learn to knit, I am now taking the time to try. I bought knitting needles, picked out yarn, read a how-to-knit book and got started. It didn’t go well. I then asked a friend who knits to teach me. She was so helpful. Still, it is slow going. Many starts, stops, unraveling, and starting over. I have abandoned a number of practice projects. My friend finally said, “Okay, enough practicing. What do you want to make? A scarf? A hat? A pair of mittens? You need to commit to a project and just do it.” Well, I did and, while I haven’t gotten very far with it, I have not abandoned it. The psalmist prays, “O Lord...do not abandon the works for your hands.” There was a saying that went around a while ago. “Don’t give up on me. God is not finished with me yet.” We are all works in progress. Learning, growing, stumbling, trying again. God does not abandon us; God does not give up on the works of God’s hands. Thanks be to God. --Ruth Gates Prayer Dear Lord, I praise you with all my heart. Fulfill your purpose for me. Knowing your love endures forever, I know you will not abandon the work of your hands. Amen.
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