Reflection on Psalm 50 (Br Joachim Robert)

Constancy of God’s Love

In psalm 50, King David pleads to God for mercy and forgiveness for his sins, and he begs to be reconciled with God. He recognizes his faults and longs to be in God’s loving embrace. Therefore, he turns to God because he recognizes the constant love of God as he cries out:

A pure heart create for me O God
Put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence
Nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit.

Whenever we have wronged someone or hurt someone dear to us, it makes us restless and uneasy. We find all means to reconcile and restore peace in our relationship. If humans are able to forgive, what more our Father in Heaven who is full of Mercy and Love. He awaits us and welcomes us with His outstretched arms.

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Stay tuned for the next post by Br Simon Anand on 7th Mar 2011.