Ascension of the Lord - Psalm 47:1-9 - Sing Praises
Psalm 47:1-9
1 Clap your hands, all you peoples;shout to God with loud songs of joy.2 For the LORD, the Most High, is awesome,a great king over all the earth.3 He subdued peoples under us,and nations under our feet.4 He chose our heritage for us,the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah5 God has gone up with a shout,the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.6 Sing praises to God, sing praises;sing praises to our King, sing praises.7 For God is the king of all the earth;sing praises with a psalm.8 God is king over the nations;God sits on his holy throne.9 The princes of the peoples gatheras the people of the God of Abraham.For the shields of the earth belong to God;he is highly exalted.
- Light a candle to remember Christ's presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
- Invite praise to arise in you.
- What song emerges?
- Sing with the depth of being.
- Clap your hands, tap your feet.
- Let the joy arise in you?
- Is there something keeping joy at bay?
- Name the obstacle. Embrace it and let it speak.
- Joy wants to arise in you.
- What is God's message for you?
- 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, May 5, 2019, the Ascension of the Lord Year CActs 1:1-11Psalm 47:1-9Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2019 The Rev. Dr. Lil Smith, DASD.
