LOVE IN RETURN

Meaning in Psalm 117

Alfred D. Byrd

NATIONS may speak of gods of their own,
But God, the Maker of heavens and earth,
Has made all lands and belongs to all.
Give praise to the One Who made all things
From love that seeks but love in return.
Give thanks because our God shows mercy,
Giving the ones who turn from evil
Welcome and healing — chances for good!
Although we err, our God is faithful,
Keeping promises, even to us
Who spurn our God and wander astray.
If we had to stand on what we do,
We'd surely stumble, but God is here
To lead us from gloom to halls of light.
Give praise to God, the Giver of life.

Faith and reason in the ancient court of Athens.

MARS HILL: Paul v. The Philosophers