PSALM 62:5-12

⁵   For God alone my soul waits in silence, 
          for my hope is from him. 
⁶   He alone is my rock and my salvation, 
          my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 
⁷   On God rests my deliverance and my honor; 
          my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.

⁸   Trust in him at all times, O people; 
          pour out your heart before him; 
          God is a refuge for us.                              Selah

⁹   Those of low estate are but a breath, 
          those of high estate are a delusion; 
     in the balances they go up; 
          they are together lighter than a breath. 
¹⁰  Put no confidence in extortion, 
          and set no vain hopes on robbery; 
          if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

¹¹  Once God has spoken; 
          twice have I heard this: 
     that power belongs to God, 
¹²       and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. 
     For you repay to all 
          according to their work.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• As you breathe, notice the hope in your breath.
• Allow this hope to be carried by your breath throughout your body filling your lungs
• Filling your arms down to your finger tips
• Filling your abdomen
• Down into your legs, your calves, to the tips of your toes.
• Filling your head, whispering hope into your hears
• Allow the breath to break the silence.
• What is God’s message for you?
• How does this message reflect God’s salvation?
• Whose voice needs to be silenced so you can continue to hear God’s voice?
• Is there a call to action?
• Give thanks to God for this time with the breath and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

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Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD