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And the Lord your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, when you obey the Lord your God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?” Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?” No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe. (Deuteronomy 30: 9-14) Reflection What is not far away? What is near? The Word. It is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe. You don't have to climb up to heaven or cross the sea to get to it. Yet, sometimes I exhaust myself listening to too many outside voices or looking everywhere but inside for answers and assurance. That's not to say we are on our own in our own small world. I recently heard words of a pastor that fed my soul. The pastor spoke of creation and my thoughts soared to the lofty trees, towering mountains, multitudes of stars and my heart went to all those places. I held onto the pastor's words to share with others (like right here in this devotion); I keep the images of creation in my heart. The Word yes is in my mouth and in my heart. And in yours, too. Thanks be to God! --Ruth Gates Prayer Dearest Lord, we pray that you walk with us today. Your word is in our mouths and in our hearts. We rest in you. Amen
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