Hosea 14: 1-9; Psalm 81; Mark 12: 28-34
Through Hosea, God promises, “I will love them freely.” Then God cries out in the psalm: “Oh that you would listen to me! I would feed you with the finest wheat and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you!”
Grace/sin/grace—such is the pattern of human behavior. Rest quietly in the belief that God loves you with all God’s heart. But what is God asking you to listen to? Listen. Then tell God what would satisfy you.
What would satisfy you, our loving God? We do want to love you with our whole being, and our neighbors as ourselves. Give us the gift of your love to share with all whom we meet today.