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“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.
How can I repay the Lord
for all his goodness to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:1, 12-13
Years ago the members of the adult Sunday school class I was a part of in my home congregation, took turns sharing their personal testimony with the group. We were pretty young at the time, but we still had varied life stories. The common thread in the stories that were shared was the realization of God’s faithful presence and work in each of our lives. Amazingly, some of the toughest stories revealed, the strongest voices declaring God’s goodness. God was beside me when my child was stillborn. God was with me when I fled an abusive husband. God guided me from one career change to another.
Often when I get angry with God I am looking at a situation or story from far away. Perhaps a world tragedy or a story of a friend of a friend. But when I hear someone’s own recounting of a personal trial, I am surprised by their words of declaration: God has been good to me through this difficult time.
Life will never be always, completely good or perfect. But as we pause to reflect and look back over our shoulders, we can sometimes catch a glimpse of God’s good work in our lives over time.
Where have you experienced loss in your life? When you look back on times of pain and transition what do you see?
God, How can I repay You for Your goodness to me? I will lift my voice and call on the name of the Lord! AMEN
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