PSALM 29:1-11

¹   Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
²   Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name;
worship the LORD in holy splendor.

³   The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the LORD, over mighty waters.
⁴   The voice of the LORD is powerful;
the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

⁵   The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
⁶   He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,
and Sirion like a young wild ox.

⁷   The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire.
⁸   The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;
the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

⁹   The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl,
and strips the forest bare;
and in his temple all say, “Glory!”

¹⁰  The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the LORD sits enthroned as king for ever.
¹¹  May the LORD give strength to his people!
May the LORD bless his people with peace!

• 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 sit in silence today, bring your attention to the glory of God.
• How do you experience God’s glory?
• What voice do you hear?
• What metaphor do you proclaim with that voice?
• How does the voice of glory help you hear in a new way?
• What is God’s message for you?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, June 3, 2012, Trinity Sunday, Year B

Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29:1-11
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17

If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD.