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Relentless Grace is a podcast for people who are seeking an authentic unbridled faith connection with Jesus that is relevant in the 21st Century. Whether you have been bruised by organized religion and walked away, or are still engaged but looking for a way to deepen your spiritual journey, Relentless Grace is a podcast to connect with your spirit.Each week, the host, The Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel, will make connections between the timeless Word of God and the reality of our everyday lives through reflections on the Word and ways to implement your faith in your daily life.This show is seeking to provide a ReCommunion of seekers, doubters, go-ers and leavers with the power of the Holy Spirit outside the walls of a congregation. This church has left the building.

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The Shepherd Psalm: A Table in the Presence of my Enemies

August 16, 2023 • The Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel • Season 1 • Episode 26

Pastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." Too often we end up giving up a lot of our headspace to our enemies and those who have wronged us, rather than moving through our anger and focusing on what is life giving. By believing that God will prepare a table for us when we follow the path of righteousness, doing what we can and trusting God with the rest, we can focus on what God has prepared for us, instead of giving all of our energy to those things that keep us stuck.

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." Psalm 23:5a

Opening; Scriptures-2:06; Message-4:56; Song "Blessed Assurance" 18:11; Community Connection-20:39; Closing-24:55

Scripture Texts- Psalm 118 Psalms for a New World Inclusive Translation; Romans 12:14-21 New Revised Standard Version

Many Thanks to Pastor Dan McKnight, the opening announcer, Elizabeth Kieschnick who read the Scriptures, Camy Wenberg, who sang "Blessed Assurance" and Ruth Skinner who sang the closing song, "You Shall Go Out with Joy."

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"Blessed Assurance" by Fanny Crosby is in the public domain.

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