Lent 2009: Day 31

A Lenten Journey Through The Spiritual Alphabet
Psalm 119

Ayin (part 1)

I have fulfilled your just edict;
do not abandon me to my oppressors.
Guarantee your servant's welfare;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
My eyes long to see your salvation
and the justice of your promise.
Act with kindness toward your servant;
teach me your laws.
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But now I am going to the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me,
'Where are you going?'
But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts.
But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

[when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming.
He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.]
(excerptS John 16)
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In abandonment and oppression
There is opportunity for surprise
Love remains.
It is found in the Spirit of Truth
The heart takes from what is Jesus
and allows us to go deep enough
to touch the essence, the bottom line,
the heart of any matter