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A Singing Universe, Loved and Cared for

Psalm 65.

If God had a grocery list, I think Psalm 65 would be it. The only contrast between His list and our typical shopping list is that ours portray our needs, but God's list portrays his abundant supply to ALL needs.

All needs: we are cared for – forgiven, restored and blessed (v2-5). The land and streams are cared for (v9), also the crops (v10), the wilderness, the hills (v12), the flocks (v13), all cared for and partaking in His abundant supply; "You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance." (v11)

A friend of mine puts it this way: if we can all chill long enough [haha], we will find something to be thankful for. It looks like the Universe chills long enough every day to find something (rather, everything) to be thankful (rather, singing) for. And we're welcome to join in.

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy. (v8)

What are you thankful for? What song are you going to sing today? May the Lord continue to show us something to be thankful/singing for.

We are loved and cared for. The Lord bless you and keep you.

Have a blessed month,

Sam.

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