¹Praise the LORD!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
²Great are the works of the LORD,
studied by all who delight in them.
³Full of honor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
⁴He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;
the LORD is gracious and merciful.
⁵He provides food for those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
⁶He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the heritage of the nations.
⁷The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
⁸They are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
⁹He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name.
¹⁰The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever.

• 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 pay attention to the breath, feel the breath reach all parts of your body: to the top of your head, to the tips of your fingers, to the soles of your feet.
• Feel the breath restore you.
• Let your attention come to your heart.
• Notice all the things in your heart that give glory to God.
•  Is there anything in your heart that is keeping you from giving your whole heart to God?
• Imagine taking out anything keeping you from God so that your whole heart delights in the Lord.
• Allow the warmth of this fullness to shine in you.
• Where does the warmth travel in your body?
• Where does the warmth travel beyond your body?
• Is there someone that needs to feel this warmth of God that shines through you?
• 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.