For the week of March 27, 2023
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To prepare for your prayers, find a comfortable and quiet spot. Set aside 10 to 15 minutes during which you will not be interrupted. Follow the instructions on the video.
Meditative Prayer for Monday, March 27, 2023
Psalm 143, Good News Translation
A Prayer for Help
1 Lord, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; answer me in your faithfulness! 2 Don’t put me, your servant, on trial; no one is innocent in your sight.
3 My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago. 4 So I am ready to give up; I am in deep despair.
5 I remember the days gone by; I think about all that you have done, I bring to mind all your deeds. 6 I lift up my hands to you in prayer; like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.
7 Answer me now, Lord! I have lost all hope. Don’t hide yourself from me, or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead. 8 Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.
9 I go to you for protection, Lord; rescue me from my enemies. 10 You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
11 Rescue me, Lord, as you have promised; in your goodness save me from my troubles! 12 Because of your love for me, kill my enemies and destroy all my oppressors, for I am your servant.
Lectio Divina for Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (This can be done either using the video or in person in the sanctuary at 9:00 am.)
The text will Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Lectio Divina for Sunday, April 2, 2023
The text will be Matthew 6:19-21
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”