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IV.The Psalm begins by calling us to silence – twice. And ends by telling us “God has spoken.” What do you hear? V.Psalm 62 (NRSVue) For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.He alone is my … Continue reading
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I.Today the Psalmist asks us to wait in silence. And if we don’t hear it, the Psalmist repeats the directive to us. Today, take a few moments to silence your stirrings before you consider this Psalm. II.Psalm 62 (NRSVue) For … Continue reading
VII.Isaiah speaks to the people about deliverance. How do you hear his words for you today? VIII.Isaiah 25:1-10a (NRSVue) O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name,for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of … Continue reading
IV.As I consider these words of Isaiah, I notice how they speak of deliverance from two perspectives. How the oppressors experience the deliverance of Israel and how Israel experiences their deliverance. As you meditate on this passage, what do you … Continue reading
I.I noticed as I turned to this Psalm that in some bibles the superscription above the Psalm is “Praise for Deliverance from Oppression.” As you meditate on this Psalm keep those three words in mind, praise, deliverance, and oppression. II.Isaiah … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with the Psalm today, how do you hear the Psalmist speak of hope? VIII.Psalm 22:1-11 (NRSVue) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of … Continue reading
IV.Today, as you are able, please hold the first stanza of this Psalm in our focus. Take some time to “live into it” if you can.. If you find that too hard today, then read those words, let go of … Continue reading
I.As you come to this Psalm with open ears, what do you hear? Are you immediately taken to The Cross, and hear these words coming from Jesus? Many of us will. Today, take time to approach this Psalm fully, and … Continue reading
VII.As you return to Psalm 51 today take notice of what the Psalmist requests from God. VIII.Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 (NRSVue) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with the Psalm today, pay attention to the words of confession. V.Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly from my … Continue reading