Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

23 Jan • God wants love in action

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The psalmist says, "Here I am Lord, I come to do your will." That is what God is looking for, and what we saw in the human response to the tragic fires in Los Angeles. People came from all over to help, to donate money, to distribute food, to so something to help in response to the devastation. God surely smiled.

Based on Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17:

Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. Holocausts and sin-offerings you do not require; so I said, “Here I am; your commands for me are written in the scroll. so I said, “Here I am; your commands for me are written in the scroll. To do your will is my delight; my God, your law is in my heart!” I announced your deed to a great assembly; I did not restrain my lips; you, LORD, are my witness.  But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your help always say, “The LORD be glorified.”

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