Psalm 19 - Sweeter than Honey

Psalm 19:1-14

¹   The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. ²   Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. ³   There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; ⁴   yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, ⁵   which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. ⁶   Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hidden from its heat. ⁷   The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; ⁸   the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; ⁹   the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. ¹⁰  More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. ¹¹  Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. ¹²  But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. ¹³  Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. ¹⁴  Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
• Hear the words of the Psalmist, "Clear me from hidden thoughts."
• Listen to what you know in your head.  What hidden thoughts are living there?  How do you desire to live the way of the Lord today?
• Listen to what you know in your heart.  What hidden feelings are living there?  How do you desire to live the way of the Lord today?
• Listen to what you know in your gut.  What hidden desires are living there?  How do you desire to live the way of the Lord today?
• Notice any consonance or dissonance.
• What new thoughts/feelings/intuitions does this reveal in you?
• Name and describe the sweetness.
• 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, January 27, 2019, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21