Hello and welcome to this Lectio Divina on Psalm 6.
As we begin I invite you to come to stillness,
Closing or lowering the eyes,
Bringing attention to the breath,
Being aware of the inhale and the exhale.
And in that gentle movement of air,
Welcoming stillness,
Letting go of the day so far and of what's coming,
Receiving the grace to be present here and now in this moment.
Aware that God too is present in fullness,
In love,
In compassion.
When thoughts and distractions come,
Simply observe them,
Let them pass through.
Without attaching,
Without judging,
Without criticising,
Simply let them come and go,
Returning once again to stillness.
I'm going to read Psalm 6 three times.
In this first reading,
I invite you to simply allow and welcome the words,
As a gentle rain pouring over you.
Oh my beloved,
Though I have turned from you,
Continue to enfold me with your love.
Be gracious to me,
Heart of my heart,
For I am sad and weary.
Surround me with your healing light,
That my body,
Mind and soul might heal.
How long must I wait,
Oh love?
I open the door of my heart to you,
My beloved.
Enter in and imbue me with your steadfast love.
I shall remember you all my days.
I shall sing praises to you throughout the nights.
I am tired of so many fears.
I cry myself to sleep at night,
While grief and feelings of guilt bedim my eyes with tears.
All my doubts,
My fears,
Are creating walls,
So that I know not love.
Depart from me,
You enemies of wholeness,
For the beloved is aware of my cry.
Love has heard my prayer and hastens to answer my call.
Though my fears are running for cover,
Yet they shall be forgiven by love.
Illusions that lived in the ego can now turn to the light.
I will know peace as I return home.
On this second reading,
I invite you to be aware of any words or phrases that connect with you,
To anything that stands out to you.
Oh my beloved,
Though I have turned from you,
Continue to enfold me with your love.
Be gracious to me,
Heart of my heart,
For I am sad and weary.
Surround me with your healing light,
That my body,
Mind and soul might heal.
How long must I wait,
Oh love?
I open the door of my heart to you my beloved.
Enter in and imbue me with your steadfast love.
I shall remember you all my days.
I shall sing praises to you throughout the nights.
I am tired of so many fears.
I cry myself to sleep at night,
While grief and feelings of guilt bedim my eyes with tears.
All my doubts,
My fears,
Are creating walls so that I know not love.
Depart from me you enemies of wholeness,
For the beloved is aware of my cry.
Love has heard my prayer and hastens to answer my call.
Though my fears are running for cover,
Yet they shall be forgiven by love.
Illusions that lived in the ego can now turn to the light.
I will know peace as I return home.
And on this third and final reading,
Invite those words or phrases that connected with you to go deeper and to bring you what you need today.
Oh my beloved,
Though I have turned from you,
Continue to enfold me with your love.
Be gracious to me heart of my heart,
For I am sad and weary.
Surround me with your healing light,
That my body,
Mind and soul might heal.
How long must I wait,
Oh love?
I open the door of my heart to you,
My beloved.
Enter in and imbue me with your steadfast love.
I shall remember you all my days.
I shall sing praises to you throughout the nights.
I am tired of so many fears.
I cry myself to sleep at night,
While grief and feelings of guilt bedim my eyes with tears.
All my doubts,
My fears are creating walls so that I know not love.
Depart from me you enemies of wholeness,
For the beloved is aware of my cry.
Love has heard my prayer and hastens to answer my call.
Though my fears are running for cover,
Yet they shall be forgiven by love.
Illusions that lived in the ego can now turn to the light.
I will know peace as I return home.
So I pray that these words bring hope,
Comfort and love to you today and that they meet you in a deep part of yourself.
May grace and peace and love go with you.
Amen.
