Epiphany of the Lord: From oppression and violence he redeems their life
Epiphany readings will be posted throughout the day: morning, midday, afternoon, and evening prayers.
PSALM 72:1-7, 10-14
1 Give the king your justice, O God,and your righteousness to a king’s son.2 May he judge your people with righteousness,and your poor with justice.3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people,and the hills, in righteousness.4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,give deliverance to the needy,and crush the oppressor.5 May he live while the sun endures,and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,like showers that water the earth.7 In his days may righteousness flourishand peace abound, until the moon is no more.10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the islesrender him tribute,may the kings of Sheba and Sebabring gifts.11 May all kings fall down before him,all nations give him service.12 For he delivers the needy when they call,the poor and those who have no helper.13 He has pity on the weak and the needy,and saves the lives of the needy.14 From oppression and violence he redeems their life;and precious is their blood in his sight.
- 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.
- From oppression and violence he redeems your life.
- How do you need to be redeemed today?
- Lift this need to God in prayer.
- From oppression and violence he redeems our life together.
- How do we need to be redeemed today?
- Lift this need to God in prayer.
- What hope do you carry with you as you await God's response?
- 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 Friday, January 6, 2017, the Epiphany of the Lord (Year A)
