MON, JULY 22
Psalm 119:10–18 (ESV)10 With our whole heart we seek you; let us not wander from your commandments! 11 We have stored up your word in our hearts, that we might not sin against you. 12 Blessed are you, O Lord; teach us your statutes! 13 With our lips we declare all the rules of your mouth. 14 In the way of your testimonies we delight as much as in all riches. 15 We will meditate on your precepts and fix our eyes on your ways. 16 We will delight in your statutes; we will not forget your word. 17 Deal bountifully with your servants, that we may live and keep your word. 18 Open our eyes, that we may behold wondrous things out of your law.
Lectio Divina (Divine Reading):
1. First Reading: Read - just listen
2. Second Reading: Reflect - think about words/phrases that stand out to you
3. Third Reading: Respond - pray back to God where/what you think He is leading you to, or even Who He is wanting you to believe and trust that He is
4. Rest
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 (English Standard Version)
To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Reflect
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 (New Jerusalem Bible)
For the choirmaster Of the sons of Korah For oboe Song 1 God is both refuge and strength for us, a help always ready in trouble; 2 so we shall not be afraid though the earth be in turmoil, though mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, 3 and its waters roar and seethe, and the mountains totter as it heaves. (Yahweh Sabaoth is with us, our citadel, the God of Jacob.) Pause 4 There is a river whose streams bring joy to God’s city, it sanctifies the dwelling of the Most High. 5 God is in the city, it cannot fall; at break of day God comes to its rescue. 6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are tumbling, when he raises his voice the earth crumbles away. 7 Yahweh Sabaoth is with us, our citadel, the God of Jacob. Pause 8 Come, consider the wonders of Yahweh, the astounding deeds he has done on the earth; 9 he puts an end to wars over the whole wide world, he breaks the bow, he snaps the spear, shields he burns in the fire. 10 ‘Be still and acknowledge that I am God, supreme over nations, supreme over the world.’ 11 Yahweh Sabaoth is with us, our citadel, the God of Jacob. Pause
Reflect
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 (New Living Translation)
For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices. 1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. 2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. 3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! Interlude 4 A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. 5 God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it. 6 The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! 7 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude 8 Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world. 9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” 11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
Respond
Portion of Prayer from Sheltering Mercy (Smith/Wilt)
"The One Safe Place"
Inspired by Psalm 46
Intercessory Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Pray the words that Jesus taught us to pray)
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name;
your kingdom come;
your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.