Psalm 133: Precious Oil on the Head
Psalm 133: 1-31 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord ordained his blessing, life forevermore.
- Spend 5 to 15 minutes in silent meditation using your deep breathing to guide you.
- Remember a time that you have been blessed in abundance.
- Give thanks for God's presence and work in your life.
- What do you notice about this abundance? In your thoughts? In your body?
- What is overflowing onto you?
- How are you called to share what is overflowing?
- What praise comes to mind as a result of this time in prayer?
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, August 14, 2011, the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Genesis 45: 1-15
Psalm 133: 1-3
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20) 21-28
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Permission to use in not-for-profit settings Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD.
