Psalm 40
God, when I lost my way and didn’t know where to turn,
You made yourself known to me;
You pulled me out of my despair,
Dusted me off,
And set me in motion once again.
You reminded me of my direction and my purpose,
And my heart was filled once again with songs of your praises.
Knowing you are with me in life fills my heart with joy.
You guide me into your mystery;
Opening me to the complexity and interconnectedness of life.
Your care and compassion can be seen throughout creation.
The intricacies of your creation that sing your praises are endless!
You do not ask me to deny who I am,
Or to try to cram myself in box of social norms.
You not only allow but encourage me to be
Authentically and unequivocally me!
You move me to share your good news with everyone I meet.
To speak openly of your good works,
And to learn and grow by listening to the experiences of others.
It is in community that we come to know you more fully.
But there are still times when I lose my way,
When I cut myself off from community,
And withdraw within myself.
Be with me when the world feels like it is too much,
Remind me of your good works,
So that I may sing your praises with joy once again!
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