Hello friends,
Welcome to this Lectio Divina on Psalm 64.
I invite you to arrive,
To gather yourself into this moment,
Into this space.
Find a comfortable position and begin to gently let yourself be here.
Maybe you begin to notice things that want to be put down and let go of,
Surrendered.
Maybe you notice that you need unburdening,
That you need the grace of the beloved to lift the weights from your shoulders.
And maybe as you arrive,
You simply want to arrive with a thankful heart.
Acknowledging the goodness and the blessing that exists in your life at this time.
Notice your breathing,
Follow the inhale and the exhale.
Let your body sink and settle,
Be held and supported.
Let yourself be here.
I'm going to read this Psalm three times and on this first reading I invite you to simply let the words come without attaching to any in particular.
Psalm 64 O you who hear all hearts,
Hear my plea,
Preserve my life when fears beset me,
When the pangs of jealousy pierce like a two-edged sword,
When doubts rise up and leave me trembling.
As powerful as arrows,
They strike the heart,
Building armoured walls that keep love at bay.
They cling like parasites upon their host,
Murmuring secretly in the darkness,
Who can see us?
Who can cast us out?
We have hidden ourselves well,
We will hold strong.
For our inward minds and hearts are deep,
Yet the beloved will root them out with love.
They will be loosened suddenly.
Because of their insecurity they will run and falter,
And all who see new life arise will wander.
Then the people will be in awe,
They will tell of all the beloved has done and ponder the power of love.
Let those who have awakened rejoice in the beloved.
Let them celebrate with glad hearts.
Let all who know love give witness to our birthright.
On this second reading I invite you to notice any words or phrases that capture your attention.
O you who hear all hearts,
Hear my plea,
Preserve my life when fears beset me,
When the pangs of jealousy pierce like a two-edged sword,
When doubts rise up and leave me trembling.
As powerful as arrows they strike the heart,
Building armoured walls that keep love at bay.
They cling like parasites upon their host,
Murmuring secretly in the darkness,
Who can see us?
Who can cast us out?
We have hidden ourselves well,
We will hold strong.
For our inward minds and hearts are deep,
Yet the beloved will root them out with love.
They will be loosened suddenly.
Because of their insecurity they will run and falter,
And all who see new life arise will wander.
Then the people will be in awe,
They will tell of all the beloved has done and ponder the power of love.
Let those who have awakened rejoice in the beloved,
Let them celebrate with glad hearts.
Let all who know love give witness to our birthright.
On this third and final reading,
Welcome those words and phrases to bring their gift.
Let them minister to you in the deeper parts of yourself.
Notice what it is that they offer,
How they make you feel.
What response rises within you to them?
O you who hear all hearts,
Hear my plea,
Preserve my life when fears beset me,
When the pangs of jealousy pierce like a two-edged sword,
When doubts rise up and leave me trembling.
As powerful as arrows they strike the heart,
Building armoured walls that keep love at bay.
They cling like parasites upon their host,
Murmuring secretly in the darkness,
Who can see us?
Who can cast us out?
We have hidden ourselves well,
We will hold strong,
For our inward minds and hearts are deep.
Yet the beloved will root them out with love,
They will be loosened suddenly.
Because of their insecurity they will run and falter,
And all who see new life arise will wander.
Then the people will be in awe,
They will tell of all the beloved has done,
And ponder the power of love.
Let those who have awakened rejoice in the beloved,
Let them celebrate with glad hearts.
Let all who know love give witness to our birthright.
Be blessed my friends,
May love and grace and goodness go with you.
Amen.
Thank you.
