Dear RTB’ers,
I don’t know why, but so often it seems like the first words in a psalm are the ones that hit me. Today was the case again, Blessed is the one who considers the poor! (or the “weak” or “helpless”, v. 1a) The ESV ends those eight words with an exclamation mark. Other translations use a semicolon and continue that verse and the next verse with four more sentences. But it was only that first sentence that got my attention. And immediately I thought of Avanza and our parishioners’ involvement therein. I am forever grateful for Kelly and our in-church connections with Huntertown. Truly, lives have been changed, not only the kids and their families, but also our entire church and even people outside our church who have plugged in one way or another!
I don’t know how many illegal aliens there are among those kids and their families, but I think we need to pray over the possibilities of severe family separations if plans move forward as the next administration has pledged. Blessed is the one who considers the poor!
Blessings!
Fred