Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!
Psalm 25:4-7
Pray: lectio divina
During your prayer time today, dwell with these words from Psalm 25. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your meditation on this scripture through a method of prayer called lectio divina (divine reading). Read through these verses from the psalm three times.
• The first time, notice a word or phrase that particularly stands out to you. Take a few moments to sit with that word or phrase, and notice what comes up in your mind and in your body.
• The second time, ask God what God may be saying to you through these verses. Again, take a few moments to be attentive to God.
• The third time, ask God how God desires you to respond to God’s leading today. You might choose to write in your journal as part of your prayer.
End your prayer with a time of quiet meditation, letting the Holy Spirit work within you.
Today’s photo prompt
What represents a stormy situation that you have endured?