From today’s Scripture: “Know that the LORD is God; he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends.”—Ps 100:3

Sometimes, when I read or hear a psalm like this, I connect with the words, but I miss the profound meaning of who I am and why I am here. This psalm tells me I am not alone, I can never be alone because I belong to God.

When I was a child I was very aware of my family and that I belonged to my family. They loved me and would take care of me in all circumstances. That gave me peace and joy, but also the responsibility of living like a member of the family. However, I didn’t realize that they, too, were limited.

Here God tells me that I belong to him, am one of his people, and that he takes care of me. God is the foundation of my constant joy.

Let us pray: God, thank you for loving me so completely. Help me surrender myself to you.

Today’s author is Father Frank Ruff, former president of Glenmary, mission pastor, and Catholic representative to the Southern Baptist Convention.

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