Psalm 62 - Trust in him at all times

PSALM 62:5-12⁵   For God alone my soul waits in silence,           for my hope is from him. ⁶   He alone is my rock and my salvation,           my fortress; I shall not be shaken. ⁷   On God rests my deliverance and my honor;           my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.⁸   Trust in him at all times, O people;           pour out your heart before him;           God is a refuge for us.                              Selah⁹   Those of low estate are but a breath,           those of high estate are a delusion;      in the balances they go up;           they are together lighter than a breath. ¹⁰  Put no confidence in extortion,           and set no vain hopes on robbery;           if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.¹¹  Once God has spoken;           twice have I heard this:      that power belongs to God, ¹²       and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord.      For you repay to all           according to their work.

• Light a candle to remember Christ's presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• As you breathe, notice the hope in your breath.
• Allow this hope to be carried by your breath throughout your body filling your lungs
• Filling your arms down to your finger tips
• Filling your abdomen
• Down into your legs, your calves, to the tips of your toes.
• Filling your head, whispering hope into your hears
• Allow the breath to break the silence.
• What is God's message for you?
• How does this message reflect God's salvation?
• Whose voice needs to be silenced so you can continue to hear God's voice?
• Is there a call to action?
• Give thanks to God for this time with the breath and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

If 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