Psalm 82:1-8 - How Long Will You Judge Unjustly

Psalm 82:1-8

¹God has taken his place in the divine council;

in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:

²"How long will you judge unjustly

and show partiality to the wicked?

Selah

³Give justice to the weak and the orphan;

maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.

⁴Rescue the weak and the needy;

deliver them from the hand of the wicked."

⁵They have neither knowledge nor understanding,

they walk around in darkness;

all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

⁶I say, "You are gods,

children of the Most High, all of you;

⁷nevertheless, you shall die like mortals,

and fall like any prince."

⁸Rise up, O God, judge the earth;

for all the nations belong to you!

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
• Bring your attention to a place in in you, in a neighbor or in the world where the orphan and widow are judged unjustly.
• With gentleness, be with the feelings and sensations that arise.
• Is there a word or an image that emerges?
• Embrace the word or image and let it speak to you.
• Where is justice for the weak and the orphan?
• Where are rights for the lowly and destitute?
• Where is knowledge and understanding for those walking in darkness?
• How can you be light to them?
• 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, July 14, 2019, the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year CAmos 7:7-17Psalm 82:1-8Colossians 1:1-14Luke 10:25-37If 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