Psalm 105: He is mindful of his covenant forever

Psalm 105⁸He is mindful of his covenant for ever,of the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,⁹the covenant that he made with Abraham,his sworn promise to Isaac,¹⁰which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute,to Israel as an everlasting covenant,¹¹saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaanas your portion for an inheritance."

• Spend 5 to 15 minutes in silent meditation using your deep breathing to guide you.
• Seek freedom in God's covenant.
• What inheritance is set aside for you?
• Grab a pen and paper.  In one column write down your earthly inheritance.
• In a separate column write down your spiritual inheritance.
• What in these columns is similar?
•  What is different?
• How can you transform your inheritance for God?
• Notice if there is  a call to action from God.
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and the life you receive.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, July 17 2011,  the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Genesis 29:15-28

Psalm 105: 1-11, 45b

Psalm 128: 1-6

Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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Permission to use in not-for-profit settings Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD.