Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11
Preserve me, O God, for in thee I take refuge. I say to the LORD, “Thou art my Lord; I have no good apart from thee.” The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; thou holdest my lot. I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure. For thou dost not give me up to Sheol, or let thy godly one see the Pit. Thou dost show me the path of life; in thy presence there is fulness of joy, in thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
Homily:
God is ever present. Humans are not ever conscious.
God is always here. Humans are not always conscious of his presence.
God prods us in the direction of good. Humans ignore the good and complain about the prod.
God is patient with our journey. Humans unwittingly accelerate to the end.
The challenge of the human condition is one of consciousness, not options.
Be still for a moment and see. All you struggle with, is because you resist the guidance of your Father.