On Sundays, we shift gears. Perhaps some of what you read, reflected on, journaled or prayed has lingered with you and needs some more space. Perhaps your regular day of worship and fellowship brought you some other things to reflect upon. Whatever the case, our Sundays this Lenten season will be the simple presentation of a single Psalm. I chose the Psalms because on some level they connect to where we are at in the scriptures.
You might read the whole thing. You might find one word or line that resonates more deeply than the rest. You might focus on a few verses and that’s enough. Whatever the case, read the words and breathe them in and out. The options to reflect, journal, and pray will always be included at the end.
1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
2 for he founded it on the seas
and established it on the waters.
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not trust in an idol
or swear by a false god.
5 They will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from God their Savior.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek your face, God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is this King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is he, this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty—
he is the King of glory.
As you feel led,
Reflect. Journal. Pray.