Psalm 65:9-13
9 You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile.
The river of God has plenty of water;
it provides a bountiful harvest of grain,
for you have ordered it so.
10 You drench the plowed ground with rain,
melting the clods and leveling the ridges.
You soften the earth with showers
and bless its abundant crops.
11 You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
12 The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture,
and the hillsides blossom with joy.
13 The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep,
and the valleys are carpeted with grain.
They all shout and sing for joy!
Reflection
Take a few nice deep breaths. Read through the Psalm slowly. What do you notice? We invite you to draw your attention to the line “even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” What are the hard pathways current or past in your life? Spend a few moments with God reflecting and responding. Perhaps you can begin to notice abundance there. Hold all this in gratitude with God.