Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 - Inhale Trust

Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40

¹Do not fret because of the wicked;

do not be envious of wrongdoers,

²for they will soon fade like the grass,

and wither like the green herb.

³Trust in the LORD, and do good;

so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.

⁴Take delight in the LORD,

and he will give you the desires of your heart.

⁵Commit your way to the LORD;

trust in him, and he will act.

⁶He will make your vindication shine like the light,

and the justice of your cause like the noonday.

⁷Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him;

do not fret over those who prosper in their way,

over those who carry out evil devices.

⁸Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath.

Do not fret--it leads only to evil.

⁹For the wicked shall be cut off,

but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.

¹⁰Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more;

though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there.

¹¹But the meek shall inherit the land,

and delight themselves in abundant prosperity.

³⁹The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD;

he is their refuge in the time of trouble.

⁴⁰The LORD helps them and rescues them;

he rescues them from the wicked, and saves them,

because they take refuge in him.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
• Invite your attention to your enemies and negative energy. Set them aside to fade and wither.
• Turn your attention to trust in God.
• Name your trust. Inhale trust. Exhale compassion.
• Continue this breath of trust for 3 minutes.
• Turn your attention to delight in God.
• Name your delight. Inhale delight. Exhale compassion.
• Continue this breath of delight for 3 minutes.
• Turn your attention to commit to God.
• Name your commitment. Inhale commit. Exhale compassion.
• Continue this breath to commit for 3 minutes.
• Notice the freedom that comes with the breath.
• 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, February 24, 2019, the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Genesis 45:3-11, 15
Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Luke 6:27-38

(c) 2019 The Rev. Dr. Lil Smith, DASD.  Permission to use in not-for-profit settings.  Please give credit to author.