Psalm 45:10-17 - Christ the bridegroom to the church
Psalm 45:10-17
10 Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear;forget your people and your father’s house,11 and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him;12 the people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts,the richest of the people 13with all kinds of wealth.The princess is decked in her chamber with gold-woven robes;14 in many-colored robes she is led to the king;behind her the virgins, her companions, follow.15 With joy and gladness they are led alongas they enter the palace of the king.16 In the place of ancestors you, O king, shall have sons;you will make them princes in all the earth.17 I will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations;therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
- Reflect today on the relationship between Christ and the church.
- Christ is the bridegroom of the church.
- Forget the false people.
- Be led to Christ with joy and gladness.
- Blessing awaits you there.
- Authentic relationship awaits you there.
- Love awaits you there.
- 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, July 9, 2017, the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67Psalm 45:10-17Song of Solomon 2:8-13Romans 7:15-25aMatthew 11:16-19, 25-30If 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
