Psalm Meditation 1340 ¶First Sunday in Lent ¶February 22, 2026 ¶Psalm 62 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2062&version=NRSVUE ¶An activity enjoyed by some members of my family is to go into a woods and knock down dead trees. It can be seen as a public service as it keeps those trees, or even parts of those trees from falling on unsuspecting passers-by. Some people take this kind of activity a step farther, doing things like cow tipping or pushing down dilapidated walls or buildings. There is a sense of accomplishment in taking down something bigger than ourselves. Some people take a further step and work for the downfall of a person who has few reasons to be a target for that kind of animosity than their position of authority. ¶The psalmist is either one of those people or a close associate of someone being attacked due to their position or type of influence. Media celebrities are often scolded by those who disagree with them for expressing an opinion on a controversial subject. The barb flung their way is often along the lines of, ‘what makes them think their opinion is more important than mine, or that of some other celebrity with whom I happen to agree.’ The truth is they have just as much right as anyone to express their opinion. If their celebrity status gives them a broader ‘bully pulpit,’ so much better for the spreading of their opinion. ¶The psalmist reminds us that no matter whether we are powerful or celebrated, God stands with us when we are attacked for no other reason than the glee experienced by those who do the attacking. God is a rock and fortress for those who come under false and malicious attack, no matter who is doing the attacking. In geological time, or more accurately, in God’s good time, we are each a small and seemingly insignificant part of the whole scope of time. However, small as we might be, God cares for us and about us. We are each significant and steadfastly loved in the mind, heart, and hands of God. ¶February 18, 2026 ¶LCM lcmanifold@gmail.com http://psalmmeditations.blogspot.com/