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Psalm 139 is scary if you are trying to get away from God:
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
But if you want to feel close to God, then this psalm offers comfort. Using physical images of heaven and hell, dawn, sea, light and dark, the psalm writer says nothing separates us from God.
Do we really believe this? As poetry, we can say psalm 139 is lovely. As an intellectual idea, we can say psalm 139 has a positive theology affirming God’s presence to humanity. But as lived spiritual experience, I wonder if we believe the concept in general terms but not as related to ourselves. For instance, I might be convinced that God is a real presence to all people in general but not so clear about how God is truly present to me.
Are we worth God’s time and energy? I believe we are. Let’s reflect more on this on Sunday.
And for those still at cottages and lakes, I invite you to read and reflect on this psalm outdoors and take in the powerful images of creation, God’s creation.
Shalom,
Abigail
The funeral of Howard Bushnell will be held at Beach United Church on Wednesday September 14th at 11.00 am, reception to follow. Visitation at Sherrin's, Kingston Rd, Tuesday September 13th 2.00 - 4.00 and 6.00 - 8.00.
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