Saturday, December 6, 2025

Psalm 147:1–11

God Holds What We Cannot

There are times when life feels scattered, our plans, our emotions, even our sense of direction. Psalm 147 reminds us that God gathers what feels scattered, heals what feels wounded, and holds together what we cannot hold by ourselves.

The psalm paints a picture of a God who pays attention to the details: counting the stars, binding up the brokenhearted, lifting up the lowly. That same faithful attention extends to us. We don’t have to be strong for God to come near. We don’t have to have things figured out. We simply offer our honest selves, and God meets us with care.

As this first week of Advent ends, may you rest in the truth that God delights not in perfection or power, but in hearts that lean toward trust, even if that trust is small, quiet, or still growing.

Prayer:
Merciful God, gather the scattered places within us and hold them in your gentle care. Teach us to trust your steady love as we prepare our hearts for Christ. Amen.