Psalm 27:1,4-9 He will set me high on a rock

Psalm 27:1, 4-9

¹   The LORD is my light and my salvation;whom shall I fear?The LORD is the stronghold of my life;of whom shall I be afraid?⁴   One thing I asked of the LORD,that will I seek after:to live in the house of the LORDall the days of my life,to behold the beauty of the LORD,and to inquire in his temple.⁵   For he will hide me in his shelterin the day of trouble;he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;he will set me high on a rock.⁶   Now my head is lifted upabove my enemies all around me,and I will offer in his tentsacrifices with shouts of joy;I will sing and make melody to the LORD.⁷   Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud,be gracious to me and answer me!⁸   “Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!”Your face, LORD, do I seek.⁹        Do not hide your face from me.Do not turn your servant away in anger,you who have been my help.Do not cast me off, do not forsake me,O God of my salvation!

• 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.
• Imagine God setting you high on a rock.  Imagine in this place you are in the fullness of God's light.
• Look down at the path you have traveled.  From the high rock you can see the path that God cleared for you.
• Let your eyes see, let your heart beat with joy, let your love flow, be with God in this place, high upon a rock.
• Savor this face-to-face time with God.
• 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 22, 2017, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)Isaiah 9:1-4Psalm 27:1, 4-91 Corinthians 1:10-18Matthew 4:12-23If 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