Psalm 29 - The voice of the Lord is powerful

Psalm 29

¹   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 forever.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 close attention to the deep breath.
• The voice of the Lord is powerful.  The voice of the Lord creates new things.  How do you need to hear the voice of God today?
• What voice in you needs to be still to that you may hear the voice of God?
• Use your breath to still the voice in you that needs to be quiet.
• Be still and listen.
• How will God's voice bring you peace?
• What is God’s message for you?
• Give thanks to 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, 2017, the Baptism of the Lord (Year A)Isaiah 42:1-9Psalm 29Acts 10:34-43Matthew 3:13-17If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2017 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD