"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the LORD GOD is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. "
The First Song of Isaiah, Canticle 9 from the Daily Office of the Book of Common Prayer
Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and he will be my Savior.
I love this Canticle. I pray it every Monday morning (and other times) during Morning Prayer---alone or in company of others. What a great way to start the "work" week----reminding myself that God is my strength. That God saves me, has saved me, and that no matter what life hands me this week, I have a stronghold and a sure defense that cannot be shaken.
We have an unending spring from which we can draw renewal and sustenance. An unending fountain of grace and mercy to refill us whenever life and struggles and others deplete our resources.
Jesus calls to us: Come, you who are thirsty. Come and be renewed by the very Creator of Life.
"Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, for the great one in the midst of you, is the Holy One of Israel."
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