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Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight. Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage. I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16) Reflection Psalm 16 is all about trust. Trust and security. Where? In God. It speaks of protection, refuge, delight, counsel, gladness and joy. Read closer and there is a bit about those who worship false gods in disturbing and dangerous ways. Warning. Not good. Focus back on faith in the Lord. Death and beyond does not worry me. What happens before concerns me. What kind of legacy do I leave? I don't mean a mansion with an in ground pool, or a yacht, or a rare collection of art. Rather what will people remember about me? Did I make an impact on someone's life? My 6th grade teacher encouraged me to write. My vocal teacher persuaded me to join church choir though I was only 12 yrs. old. My neighbor knit me a coat sweater as she did for many young ladies. We called them our "billy coats" as "Billy" was her nickname for Wilhelmina. Have I helped someone? Have inspired them toward greater opportunities? Death for me is not final. It is merely the conclusion of a chapter. As in a book you can turn back the pages and find the trust and security that came from faith in the Lord. There you will also see protection, refuge, delight, counsel, gladness and joy. --Alice Yeakel Prayer Dear God, our trust is in you. You keep us secure. Counsel us in how we may serve you by serving others. In that is gladness and joy. Amen.
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