Psalm 27
Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18
Philippians 3:2-12
The confidence of the psalmist regarding God’s presence in his life and God’s constant love and care is astounding! I envy it as there are days when I wonder about it. Wonder about where God is in the midst of it all, what God is saying to me, if anything, questioning whether or not God is leading me. The psalmist brings me back to center.
The reality is that throughout Old Testament and New Testament writings the presence and power of God is more than evident. So is the promise of God to God’s people never to leave or forsake them or send them into exile again. Ever been in exile? Not a pretty place to be.
Who shall I fear if the Lord is on my side? No one, nowhere, no how. If God be for us who can be against us? Paul’s words echo these words and confirm them. When the going gets tough, God gets going. Someone once told me that. My response was that God is always going; going to the aid of God’s people, going the extra mile, going to the cross for us, for me, for all!
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Listen To Lent
These materials are offered to you as a way to listen to and pray through the season of Lent; a season of reflection, prayer and growth. The lessons are from the Daily Readings of the ELW and are intended to read us up to and away from the Sundays in Lent. The readings that begin on Wednesday lead us toward the Sunday readings and the Monday and Tuesday readings lead us away from Sunday.
Offered here is a simple way to make use of the readings each day, may you find it helpful to your Lenten discipline.
Begin
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
The First Lesson
The Psalm
The Second Lesson
The Gospel.
Reflect
Spend a few moments reflecting on a word or phrase or question that caught your attention. Write something about it if you are so moved.
The Prayers
Bring before God your thoughts, concerns and celebrations.
Close with the Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
The Lord Almighty order our days and our deeds in peace. Amen.
Enjoy the journey. Let us pray together.
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