Psalm 139:13-14 Fearfully and wonderfully made. My first impression of Scripture is often colored by the many chronic health conditions I carry. Usually when I hear this part of the Bible I want to shake my fist at heaven and ask the Lord, “What were You thinking?”

While on retreat I heard this passage and went to look it up to be reminded of all the words surrounding it. The only Bible in the room was the Jerusalem Bible, a version I am unfamiliar with.

Jerusalem says:” It was You who created my inmost self, and put me together in my mother’s womb, for all these mysteries I thank You, for the wonder of myself, for the wonder of Your works.”

For all these mysteries I thank You, for the wonder of myself, for the wonder of Your works.”

I thought, “What a refreshing translation!” For the wonder of myself.

For the wonder of all the works of the Almighty let us give Him thanks and continual praise.