This past Sunday, we lit the Candle of Love to begin the second week of Advent.
Today, Psalm 27 (the Triumphant Song of Confidence) is cited in the lectionary that I am using.
As I meditate on this psalm and open myself to the Holy Spirit, my mind leads me to the last two verses which are “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Quite often, I am distracted from the goodness of the Lord by the myriad of tasks, responsibilities, concerns, and problems that I face daily as well as my attempt to feel comfortable and peaceful in a post-election nation that is dominated by a global pandemic.
But as I relax and allow my mind to focus on the true reality that I so easily forget, the Holy Spirit reminds me that I can always see the goodness of God in our world through the kind acts of love that others provide.
Truly, God’s presence and others’ kindness help me to be strong and to let my heart have courage as I wait patiently for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glory to God in the highest and peace to all people on Earth.
