And now bless the God of all, who everywhere works great wonders, who fosters our growth from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy. May he give us gladness of heart, and may there be peace in our days…
Sirach 50:22–24
We believe as a class that this verse, as much as many in the bible, reflects God’s love, nurture and mercy for us all. Because of this unconditional love, we are the beneficiaries of the peace and happiness it brings. Think about it, as the scripture states, He who fosters our growth from birth, shows God truly loves us for who we are. As the intended purpose of the scripture we also thank God for his mercy and for the joy and salvation He brings. Joy and salvation are definitely two key words in our Christian lives, and inevitably salvation is about love. Without God's mercy, we are nothing. May He give us gladness of heart and peace in our days, and without gifts like these, we wouldn’t have a whole lot.
J2A Class (grades 9-11)
