https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121320.cfm
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My soul rejoices in my God.
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation
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Fear, or respect for our greatest friend encourages us to listen too, and follow His guidance in all matters notwithstanding that His presence in our life reveals His love for us despite our easy choice to ignore, or reject His call to do all that He asks of us.
Our Father never rejects us, preferring to wait for us to return to His loving protection, when life becomes too difficult for us to handle.
"Then my favour will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed. I will always be with you to save you; my presence will protect you on every side. 9 When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to me, I will respond. "If you put an end to oppression, to every gesture of contempt, and to every evil word; 10 if you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon. 11 And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things. I will keep you strong and well. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring of water that never goes dry. 12 Your people will rebuild what has long been in ruins, building again on the old foundations. You will be known as the people who rebuilt the walls, who restored the ruined houses." ~ Isaiah 58
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