Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 - O Lord, I pray, save my life!
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
1 I love the LORD, because he has heardmy voice and my supplications.2 Because he inclined his ear to me,therefore I will call on him as long as I live.3 The snares of death encompassed me;the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;I suffered distress and anguish.4 Then I called on the name of the LORD:“O LORD, I pray, save my life!”12 What shall I return to the LORDfor all his bounty to me?13 I will lift up the cup of salvationand call on the name of the LORD,14 I will pay my vows to the LORDin the presence of all his people.15 Precious in the sight of the LORDis the death of his faithful ones.16 O LORD, I am your servant;I am your servant, the child of your serving girl.You have loosed my bonds.17 I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrificeand call on the name of the LORD.18 I will pay my vows to the LORDin the presence of all his people,19 in the courts of the house of the LORD,in your midst, O Jerusalem.Praise the LORD!
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
- O Lord, I pray, save my life.
- Recall the things that are threatening your life today.
- Hold them before you.
- As you hold these things that take life from you, repeat a breath prayer: inhale "O, Lord," and exhale "Save my life."
- Repeat this prayer as you seek freedom the life-threatening things.
- The Lord hears your voice and supplications.
- What new life does God have for you today?
- What is your message from God?
- 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, April 30, 2017, the Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23Luke 24:13-35If 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
