Psalm 29 The Lord, over mighty waters

PSALM 29:1-11¹   Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. ²   Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor.³   The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters. ⁴   The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.⁵   The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. ⁶   He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.⁷   The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire. ⁸   The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.⁹   The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, “Glory!”¹⁰  The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king for ever. ¹¹  May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
• Ascribe to the Lord your life.
• What attributes of Creator God do you call upon?
• What attributes of Redeeming Christ do you call upon?
• What attributes of Sustaining Spirit do you call upon?
• Review these attributes.
• Which do you desire most today?
• How do these desires for God meet God's desires for you?
• Seek peace today in these desires.
• Glorify God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below?

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, January 8, 2012, the Baptism of the Lord  Year B Genesis 1:1-5Psalm 29:1-11Acts 19:1-7Mark 1:4-11If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD