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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
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I.For the next several weeks we will spend time with some of the Psalms, starting this week with Psalm 51. While this Psalm for many is not one of the most well known Psalms (e.g. Psalm 23, Psalm 1, and … Continue reading
VII.As we return to the Psalm/Prayer today, what do you hear about God? VIII.Psalm 71:12-21 (NRSVue) O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me!Let my accusers be put to shame and consumed; let those … Continue reading
IV.Today spend time with the Psalmist. Please don’t just read his words, passing over then like you have heard him before, but sit with him, listen to him, see if you have some degree of empathy for his pain. V.Psalm … Continue reading
I.Given how this Psalm/prayer starts, “O God do not be far from me….” I think we can call it a Psalm of Lament. I have read that “A lament is a prayer expressing sorrow, pain, or confusion.” Let’s begin our … Continue reading
VII.Let’s look for words (and images) of hope today. What all goes into the prophet’s affirmation – “… therefore I will hope in him”? VIII.Lamentations 3:16-24 (NRSVue) He has made my teeth grind on gravel; he has made me cower in … Continue reading
I.This passage comes from a place of deep grief and pain –“… I say, ‘Gone is my glory and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.” On your initial readings of this passage pay attention to the words … Continue reading
I.While our focus Scripture for this week hears the prophet speak of his waiting for an answer to his complaints, chapter 1 lays out his complaints beginning with, O Lord, how long shall I cry for help,and you will not … Continue reading
Once again you can read Lamentations 5 at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=lamentations+5&version=NRSV VI.The people of Jerusalem were able to explicitly name their situation, discouragement and pain. One hope I have for us in reading and spending time with this painful passage is to … Continue reading
I.If you sent out an invitation to a “pity” party you would probably get some folk RSVP’ing. But what if the invitation was for sharing your “anguish,” your deepest pains? Maybe not so many would want to come? Yet our … Continue reading