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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.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
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.Today as you spend time with this Psalm hear it as a call to “hope.” VIII.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! … Continue reading
IV.Did you notice the Psalmist speaks to us of “hope”? Well, maybe he speaks to himself of “hope.” Today, notice the place “hope” holds in the Psalmist’s prayer. V.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O … Continue reading