MON, SEPT 2
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. Read (1st Reading) - just listen
2. Reflect (2nd Reading) - think about words/phrases that stand out to you
3. Respond (3rd Reading) - 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 76 (English Standard Version)
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. 2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah 4 Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains full of prey. 5 The stouthearted were stripped of their spoil; they sank into sleep; all the men of war were unable to use their hands. 6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse lay stunned. 7 But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused? 8 From the heavens you uttered judgment; the earth feared and was still, 9 when God arose to establish judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah 10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt. 11 Make your vows to the Lord your God and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared, 12 who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.
Reflect
Scripture Reading: Psalm 76 (New Jerusalem Bible)
For the choirmaster For strings Psalm Of Asaph Song 1 God is acknowledged in Judah, his name is great in Israel, 2 his tent is pitched in Salem, his dwelling is in Zion; 3 there he has broken the lightning-flashes of the bow, shield and sword and war. Pause 4 Radiant you are, and renowned for the mountains of booty 5 taken from them. Heroes are now sleeping their last sleep, the warriors’ arms have failed them; 6 at your reproof, God of Jacob, chariot and horse stand stunned. 7 You, you alone, strike terror! Who can hold his ground in your presence when your anger strikes? 8 From heaven your verdicts thunder, the earth is silent with dread 9 when God takes his stand to give judgement, to save all the humble of the earth. Pause 10 Human anger serves only to praise you, the survivors of your anger will huddle round you. 11 Make and fulfil your vows to Yahweh your God, let those who surround him make offerings to the Awesome One. 12 He cuts short the breath of princes, strikes terror in earthly kings.
Reflect
Scripture Reading: Psalm 76 (New Living Translation)
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments. 1 God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel. 2 Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home. 3 There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude 4 You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains. 5 Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us. 6 At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still. 7 No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes? 8 From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you. 9 You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude 10 Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon. 11 Make vows to the Lord your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One. 12 For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.
Respond
Portion of Prayer from Endless Grace (Smith/Wilt)
"Your New World"
Inspired by Psalm 76
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.