Psalm 107:4-9
Some wandered in desert wastes,
finding no way to an inhabited town;
hungry and thirsty,
their soul fainted within them.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress;
he led them by a straight way,
until they reached an inhabited town.
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wonderful works to humankind.
For he satisfies the thirsty,
and the hungry he fills with good things.

Reflection:
This part of the long Psalm 107 (150 verses) is about the Exiles who were released from the Babylonian captivity in around 539 BCE trying to find their way back home. Here’s their story: They were utterly lost, starving and thirsty. They cried out to God, and He led them to safety.

It reminds both them and us today that God’s love never fails, and we should always go to Him for help. And we must always remember to thank Him for his goodness and love for us.

So long ago, but true across the ages and true now. We may feel lost in the desert of the pandemic and world situation, lives disrupted and future unsure, but we must pray to God to help us solve these problems. He loves us and will help us. We must thank him for his unfailing love.

Prayer:
Dear God, we thank you for your enduring love. In hard times, we get anxious and forget to come to you for help first. You never forget us, and we are so grateful that we can ask and receive your help. Amen.

– Flo Sheap