The Responsorial Psalm in our Mass readings this week, one of the Scriptures given was:
“He redeems your life from destruction, He crowns you with kindness and compassion.” (Psalms 103:4)
It got me to thinking, “What kind of crown do I wear on my head daily?” “Is it one I place there, or do I let God place it there?” Of course most of the time it is one, I place there.
Many days I have placed a crown of grumbling, complaining, anxiety, or even pulling the covers over my head not wanting to get out of bed, sort of thing. This Scripture made me see, “God places a crown on my head daily.”
Each morning when we arise, before we begin our day, we need to realise God loves us so much, He is “crowning” us. A crown which contains the most valuable of jewels, “kindness” and ”compassion.” A crown we should wear, giving thanks for it throughout our day. We need to feel and wear it upon our heads as a “treasured jewel.”
Ask yourself in the morning, “What kind of crown, am I going to wear?” “One that is filled with today’s “inconveniences,” “grumbling,” “moaning” and “complaining.?” One that is so ”heavy” my head will not even hold it up?” Or am I going to remember, “As undeserving as I am, I carry a “crown” given to me by God, which is filled with nothing but “jewels of love?” “One that is so light and carries no burdens, that I “forget” it is there?
Lord help us remember today, we are “crowned” by You, with a crown of kindness and compassion. Help us “not” forget we are wearing such a crown, given to us because You love us. +
God Bless, SR
“As undeserving as I am, I carry a “crown” given to me by God, which is filled with nothing but “jewels of love?” I love this!!! That is some awesome imagery! We need to remember how heavy Christ’s crown must have been for Him to wear and no matter what our troubles be thankful that God has given us a “crown” because He loves us so much. Fantastic post! God Bless.
Hey Teresa,
For some reason this “grabbed me in Mass.” In my soul I actually see God crowning us daily. It is almost like I feel the “crown.” Maybe I do. It is an “image” that has not left me since Mass. You are right, “We need to remember how heavy Christ’s crown was.” We need to remember that is why ours is “light.” I think it is something I will remember for the rest of my life. How much our Lord loves us, My Girl! How much He loves us. Praying for you always and offered Mass prayers for you last night. Thanks for comment! Love you and God Bless, SR