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We've all been there.

You're driving along, the thoughts in your mind are weaving in and out as you wind through

traffic.

When all of a sudden you're jolted back to reality by a siren and flashing lights in your

rearview mirror.

As you pull over, you try to imagine, was it your speed, a missed stop sign, or maybe

an expired registration.

But is that experience ever ended with the police officer showing you grace and letting

you off with just a warning?

Has someone recently shown you a bit of sympathy and compassion?

While I pray this meditation from Psalms chapter 103 will help you become more mindful

of the constant showering of divine grace coming from your heavenly Father, aware of

the gift of his tender loving compassion.

So to begin your time of meditation, settle into this place of holy retreat, surrender

your pride, and concede to divine care.

Notice your eyes moving from open through a soft gaze and to finally shut.

Notice your breathing.

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