It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

The Beginning of Wisdom, a Reflection on Psalm 111

Although most of our prayers are asking please, we do occasionally (often?) also say "thank you" to God. Psalm 111 can be a model for our expression of gratitude.

Gratitude, in this case, that's not a secret. The prayer is expressed in the company of the congregation.

Not surprisingly, since the lectionary has chosen it to accompany the reading about Solomon's granted request for wisdom, this psalm voices gratitude for the wisdom of God:

The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I pray that I will be more grateful.

Terry Finley

http://psalm51ministry.blogspot.com/