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O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! (Psalm 8) Reflection There are two sayings which fit in with this Psalm: “A mother looks through her child’s eyes and sees the future”. “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of a child into old age...which means never losing our enthusiasm”. While they are present day quotes, they in a way convey the message of Psalm 8. Young children are so trusting, so impressionable, and often more appreciative than we realize. A high school graduate walked up to me and thanked me for the stories I read to him 12 years ago during Story Hour at the library. He is now headed for college. Our children have visions, and the really not too distant future lies in their hands. God speaks to us through our children. Maybe we should listen more carefully. (and maybe we should be abit more careful what we say to them! --Alice Yeakel Prayer Remind us that we are your children, O Lord. Listen to us. Hear our prayer. Amen.
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