Maundy Thursday: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 - I will call on him as long as I live
During Holy Week, Readings and Meditations will be posted up to four times a day around 6 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm
Psalm 116:1-2, 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.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.
- Gaze at the image of Christ gently holding and embracing the newborn lamb.
- Imagine you are being held by Christ.
- See the gentleness and love in his eyes.
- Feel the warmth and assuredness of his arms.
- Hear the words of adoration as he welcomes you into the world.
- He has heard your voice and supplications.
- How do you desire to respond to Christ 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 Thursday, March 29, 2018, Maundy Thursday (Year B)Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14Psalm 116:1-2, 12-191 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-17, 31b-35If 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
