Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalms 107:1-3  (New Living Translation)

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2 Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!
Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.
3 For he has gathered the exiles from many lands,
from east and west,
from north and south.

Give thanks to Jehovah. Why? Among many reasons, He has redeemed me from my enemies.

redeem: verb, gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.

God has paid my enemies to go away and leave me to live in freedom. I am free from fear. I am free from extortion. I can take a nap in the middle of the day and sleep soundly.

What is that worth? What is it worth not to worry constantly? What is it worth to not fret bill payments? Why don’t I live like I know these things? Yes, again, God, help me in my unbelief. Help me to live the life You have given me.