Psalm 16:7-11

“You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.” vs. 11

There are times when current events overwhelm our ability to even process them and life can seem burdensome. Some folks were feeling that way last week when it became obvious that candidates they had backed in the election had been soundly defeated. They were discouraged and frustrated; a few were angry. It was hard for them to see a way forward in the current situation and some had a deep sense of foreboding about the future. Whether it was right or wrong for them to feel this way was not the question. Obviously many other people were exultant and optimistic as they watched the stock market reach new highs. In the midst of such mixed feelings the psalmist gives another perspective. There is another way! The Lord shows us the path of life and it’s not related to political parties or elections. Instead we are actually invited into the Divine Presence, and there we will find the fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore. He’s obviously not talking about material delights here, or the momentary thrills that come with sports or election victories. But there is a way to live that moves those things from the center to the periphery, and that is the path of life.

Thought for the Day: What gives me the most joy?