Your God is present among you,
a strong Warrior there to save you.
Happy to have you back, he’ll calm you with his love
and delight you with his songs.
For Reflection:
When a day turns into days and days into weeks and the “tyranny of urgent” is driving my time, it seems almost impossible to find space to sit with Jesus. In this weary space, my soul longs for more. I am reminded to return to Jesus to a place where I can get some distance between chaos and my soul. As Zephaniah says “happy to have you back (happy that you RETURNED), he will calm you with his love”. Return is defined as to come or go back to a person or a place. Do you remember that moment when the closeness of God felt heightened, perhaps more available than before? Return. Was there a story about Jesus that captivated you, invoking curiosity, wonder or awe? Return. Was there a moment in the midst of uncertainty where the truths of God grounded you and you became aware of God’s peace in a tangible way? Return. Let us return to these moments… recall those thoughts and feelings and let them be in the driver's seat today. Return to Jesus and be filled with love and light. Return to the open arms of Jesus, who sees us…all of us... and loves us all the more. Return to those moments when the distance between heaven and earth thinned and you recognized the presence of God among you, delighting in YOU. Shine bright beloved, you are so deeply loved.
Let us pray:
Lord, please increase my awareness of you and your unconditional love for me. We are a forgetful people Lord, help me remember the moments of connection with you and return to you! Help me manage the time you gift to me and return to you. Thank you for singing over me. Amen.
When can I return to God today?
If I keep returning to God throughout the day; what thoughts are forming, what feelings am I aware of, what actions do I take?