Liturgy of the Palms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 - This is the day the Lord has made

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

¹   O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;his steadfast love endures for ever!²     Let Israel say,“His steadfast love endures for ever.”¹⁹  Open to me the gates of righteousness,that I may enter through themand give thanks to the LORD.²⁰  This is the gate of the LORD;the righteous shall enter through it.²¹  I thank you that you have answered meand have become my salvation.²²  The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the chief cornerstone.²³  This is the LORD’s doing;it is marvelous in our eyes.²⁴  This is the day that the LORD has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it.²⁵  Save us, we beseech you, O LORD!O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!²⁶  Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD.We bless you from the house of the LORD.²⁷  The LORD is God,and he has given us light.Bind the festal procession with branches,up to the horns of the altar.²⁸  You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;you are my God, I will extol you.²⁹  O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,for his steadfast love endures forever.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
• This is the day the Lord has made.
• Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
• As you  walk to Jerusalem, notice what you are carrying.
• What obstacles have you overcome on the journey?
• Who has traveled with you?
• How do you wish to rejoice 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, March 25, 2018, Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) (Year B)Liturgy of the Palms:Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29Mark 11:1-11Liturgy of the Passion:Isaiah 50:4-9aPsalm 31:9-16Philippians 2:5-11Mark 14:1-15:47If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2018 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD