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To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O Lord! Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees. (Psalm 25: 1-10) Reflection I recently spent an afternoon walking the paths of Camp Mount Luther helping a former Staff person clear low hanging branches and encroaching brush. Campers will be arriving in a week or so and it's best to make sure there are no obstructions to bump into or hazards to trip over. Clear the paths so campers can safely and easily find their way to and from place to place. (Side note - I was surprised how much needed to be done and how aware James was of even old branches higher up that could fall and block a path or hurt someone. That's when the pole saw came in handy.) We walked the paths together preparing them with love and faithfulness for Camp, Staff, and Campers. (Another side note - Staff always carry First Aid kits for the bumps and scrapes that happen sometimes anyway.) It got me thinking about our paths in life. O, Lord; teach me your paths...All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness. We are on a path with the Lord; led with steadfast love and faithfulness; the way cleared and hurts tended to, too. --Ruth Gates Prayer Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Amen
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