July 19, 2021

Beyond the Galaxies

Trudy Chun (Texas, USA)

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When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? - Psalm 8:3-4 (NRSV)

Have you ever gazed at the endless expanse of stars and felt small? It is hard to grasp the size of our own solar system, much less the Milky Way galaxy. Scientists estimate the existence of two trillion galaxies in the observable universe. The mind-boggling size of the universe can...

Today's Prayer

Dear God, help us to understand the breadth of your love for us so that we can learn to love you and your creation better. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Ephesians 3:14-21

Thought for the Day

Despite the vastness of the universe, God’s love for me is greater still.

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