The Lord upholds...lifts up

“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”
                                    Psalm 145:14

Throughout the first half of Psalm 145 the power of God is described and affirmed. It is power on behalf of those who trust God. The second half of the psalm describes the results of such powerful, compassionate love. Like a parent picking up a child who falls, or a friend helping to carry a heavy load – God is the Uplifter of those bowed down by sorrow, anxiety, overwork, unfair expectations, and whatever else drains us of energy, joy and a sense of our own worth.

“The Lord upholds…lifts up.” May you know this is your inmost being this week.

Grace and peace, 

Anita Sorenson
Pastor for Spiritual Formation