Psalm 36

Psalm 36
Common English Bible (CEB)

  I know the sinful utterance of the wicked: No fear of God confronts their own eyes, 2 because in their own eyes they are slick with talk about their guilt ever being found out and despised. 3 The words of their mouths are evil and dishonest. They have stopped being wise and stopped doing good. 4 They plot evil even while resting in bed! They commit themselves to a path that is no good. They don’t reject what is evil.
  5 But your loyal love, Lord, extends to the skies; your faithfulness reaches the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strongest mountains; your justice is like the deepest sea. Lord, you save both humans and animals.
  7 Your faithful love is priceless, God! Humanity finds refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the bounty of your house; you let them drink from your river of pure joy. 9 Within you is the spring of life. In your light, we see light. 10 Extend your faithful love to those who know you; extend your righteousness to those whose heart is right. 11 Don’t let the feet of arrogant people walk all over me; don’t let the hands of the wicked drive me off. 12 Look—right there is where the evildoers have fallen, pushed down, unable to get up!

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  We feast on the bounty of God's house!  All of the evil in the world only makes God's magnificent love look more beautiful in comparison!  We are surrounded by so much despair, so much darkness, that God's light and love are all the more striking.
  Easter is a gift.  Each year it reminds us to dance with joy in spite of the despair around us.  Each Sunday, every little Easter, strengthens us to live in the face of pain and suffering.  Each and every day can be to us a reminder that God's love is wondrous and triumphs over evil!!

May you bask in the wonder of God's love today!