Psalm 48:9-14
“We ponder your
steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.”
(Psalm 48:9)
Lent is a season of reflection, a
time of intentional contemplation. Lent
challenges us to reorder our priorities, not as simple seasonal sacrifices like
giving up soda, or chocolate, or television for a few weeks, but truly
pondering the way of Jesus and bringing our lives into line with his.
The Psalmist ponders the steadfast
love of God in today’s text. To ponder,
according to dictionary.com, is to “consider
something deeply and thoroughly.” Perhaps
a meaningful Lenten exercise for us today is to find a quiet place and consider
deeply and thoroughly the unmatched love of God. The “temple” the Psalmist
mentions can be anywhere you are for God will meet you there.
Prayer: God of love, I welcome your
presence and ponder anew the wonder of your love. Amen.
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