April 3,2025

Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

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God, we have tasted how good your word is,
how good it is to be in your presence,
how good it is to worship you,
how good it is to lift holy hands in your presence.

God, we have seen you.
We have seen you in brothers and sisters
who have radiant faces
because they been in your presence.

We have seen how you have been a provider
for people who have needs,
and that includes me.

God, you are so very, very good.
The one who takes refuge in you is happy.
Where else can we go but to hide ourselves in you?
Hallelujah!
There is no place
except under the gentle wing of your arm.
Let us hide ourselves in you,
until we are ready, God,
to come out and face the world.

Thank you for your protective arm that keeps us safe.
Thank you for being a refuge
in times of distress and in times of confusion,
and in times of uneasiness.

Thank you, God, that we can run to you.
And we are safe. And we are truly safe!
And we bless your name, God,
because you're good, good, good, good.

And my eyes have seen your glory.
My eyes have seen your goodness.
My eyes have seen the wondrous working power
of a great and awesome God.

Your people bless you today
and we give you thanks in your precious name.
Amen.