You ever enfold us in the power of your boundless love, according to your Promise to us;
You have implanted the Divine Seed in every heart, a Treasure beyond words.
Teach us to nurture that Seed so it might blossom into fulness and maturity.
O, Giver of Life, may we recognize the Divine Seed in every person;
May we be sensitive to all we meet along the way, blessing and encouraging one another;
May we know that who we are is a reflection of You, the Divine Seed we bear.
You are the Sunlight of our heart, the Water that brings forth Life!
Praises be to You, O Holy One of Ineffable Power!
Nan C. Merrill Psalms for Praying
Reflection:
This section begins each line with “and” because there aren’t many words other than “and” that start with “waw”. And I like to think that the psalmist might be doing something sophisticated here too. This section begins with petition (you may remember that the previous sections were mostly petition) and it is filled with hope.
And Holy One, I need your steadfast love. And I need that Love, to love others as you have taught. And with your help, I can live a life of Love. And I will be steadfast in my love. And I will have new life. And all of us will have new life in your Love. And…
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