Psalm 119:33-40 - In your righteousness, give me life

³³  Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes,and I will observe it to the end.³⁴  Give me understanding,that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.³⁵  Lead me in the path of your commandments,for I delight in it.³⁶  Turn my heart to your decrees,and not to selfish gain.³⁷  Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;give me life in your ways.³⁸  Confirm to your servant your promise,which is for those who fear you.³⁹  Turn away the disgrace that I dread,for your ordinances are good.⁴⁰  See, I have longed for your precepts;in your righteousness give me life.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Bring your attention to the Breath.
• Which phrase(s) captures you today:
  • Teach me...
  • Give me...
  • Lead me...
  • Turn me...
  • Confirm me...
• What do you long to hear from God?
• Spend time sitting with the phrase(s) that captures you, inviting God to teach you something new about yourself, about the world, and about 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, February 19, 2017, the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18Psalm 119:33-401 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23Matthew 5:38-48If 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