Welcome to this Lectio Divina on Psalm 113.
Find a comfortable position.
Let your body sink and soften.
Arriving into this moment,
Arriving into your breath.
You are here.
The beloved is here.
Let anything from the day so far fall away.
Place any demands or responsibilities to one side.
And receive the grace to be present.
To the beloved,
To yourself,
And to these words.
I'm going to read the whole psalm three times.
As I read these words for the first time simply receive them as a gentle rain.
Not attaching to any in particular,
Just welcoming their refreshment.
Psalm 113 Sing praises to the beloved of all hearts.
Sing praises all you who would honour love.
Sing praises to the architect of the universe.
Bless the Holy One from this time forth and forevermore.
Aspire to know the unknowable.
To enter full into the great mystery.
To be fertile ground to the heart seed of love.
Aspire to gifts of the Spirit.
Be open to grace and express gratitude.
Who is like the blessed one?
The one who is infinite love,
Power and wisdom.
Who enters into human hearts and brings comfort to those in need.
Yes,
Those who call upon the Merciful One are lifted up and blessed with new life.
They wear a crown of joy as they recognize their oneness with spirit.
Come,
All who suffer and are heavy laden.
Open your hearts to love.
Sing praises to the heart of all hearts.
On this second reading,
Notice any words or phrases that draw your attention.
Sing praises to the beloved of all hearts.
Sing praises all you who would honour love.
Sing praises to the architect of the universe.
Bless the Holy One from this time forth and forevermore.
Aspire to know the unknowable,
To enter full into the great mystery.
To be fertile ground to the heart seed of love.
Aspire to gifts of the Spirit.
Be open to grace and express gratitude.
Who is like the blessed one,
The one who is infinite love,
Power and wisdom.
Who enters into human hearts and brings comfort to those in need.
Yes,
Those who call upon the Merciful One are lifted up and blessed with new life.
They wear a crown of joy as they recognize their oneness with spirit.
Come,
All who suffer and are heavy-laden,
Open your hearts to love.
Sing praises to the heart of all hearts.
On this final reading,
Stay connected with the words or phrases that captured your attention.
Welcome them into your being,
Your spirit,
Your heart.
And imagine them unfolding their gift.
Become aware of any response that you want to offer of how they're encouraging you,
Bringing you hope,
Bringing you invitation.
Sing praises to the beloved of all hearts.
Sing praises all you who would honour love.
Sing praises to the Architect of the Universe.
Bless the Holy One from this time forth and forevermore.
Aspire to know the unknowable,
To enter full into the great mystery.
To be fertile ground to the heart seed of love.
Aspire to gifts of the Spirit.
Be open to grace and express gratitude.
Who is like the blessed one,
The one who is infinite love,
Power and wisdom,
Who enters into human hearts and brings comfort to those in need.
Yes,
Those who call upon the merciful one are lifted up and blessed with new life.
They wear a crown of joy as they recognize their oneness with spirit.
Calm all who suffer and are heavy-laden.
Open your hearts to love.
Sing praises to the heart of all hearts.
May your heart be met with great love.
Great wisdom and great joy and may your burdens be lifted.
Go in peace and gentleness,
Friends.
Amen.
