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  • Easter 4 | Psalm 23 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    Psalm 23 by Phil Wickham

    Lyrics:

    The Lord is my shepherd
    There's nothing I need
    You lead me to the safest places
    You lead me to the safest places
    To walk in the meadow
    And lie by the stream
    You meet me in the quiet places
    You meet me in the quiet places

    Your goodness and Your mercy

    Will follow me
    All the days of my life
    All the days of my life
    And I'll dwell in Your house
    For eternity
    I'll be there by Your side
    I'll be there by Your side

    Though I walk through the valley

    The shadow of death
    I don't have to fear no evil
    For I know that You are with me
    With oil of blessing
    You cover my head
    You fill me to overflowing
    My cup is overflowing

    Your goodness and Your mercy

    Will follow me
    All the days of my life
    All the days of my life
    And I'll dwell in Your house
    For eternity
    I'll be there by Your side
    I'll be there by Your side
    All the days of my life
    All the days of my life

    You prepare a table before me

    Right in front of my enemies
    You're the shepherd of my soul
    You lead me in the right direction
    My comfort and my protection
    You're the shepherd of my soul

    I’ll be there by Your side

    All the days of my life

    Passage:

    The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have what I need.
    2 He lets me lie down in green pastures;
    he leads me beside quiet waters.
    3 He renews my life;
    he leads me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
    4 Even when I go through the darkest valley,
    I fear no danger,
    for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff ​— ​they comfort me.
    5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
    you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
    6 Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me
    all the days of my life,
    and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    as long as I live. -- Psalms 23:1-6 (CSB)

    Musical Reflection:

    Nothing But The Blood (PLAINFIELD) by Robert Lowry

    Reflection Notes:

    Lowry wrote several hymns for his congregation’s use in the late nineteenth century. This particular tune is pentatonic (only five notes used per octave) and falls within a small vocal range, which made it accessible for all parishioners to sing and enjoy.

    Prayer:

    O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart… I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You for ever and ever with those who are there. Amen.
    -Jerome

    12 min
  • Easter 4 | Ezekiel 34:1-10 (with Tom Gastil)

    Opening Song:

    King of Love by Adam Palmer, Jonathan Smith, Matthew Hein, Stephanie Kulla, and Stuart Garrard

    Lyrics:

    The King of Love my Shepherd is
    Whose goodness faileth never
    I nothing lack if I am His
    And He is mine forever
    And He is mine forever

    Where streams of living water flow

    My ransomed soul He leadeth
    And where the verdant pastures grow
    With food celestial feedeth

    Never failing Ruler of my heart

    Everlasting Lover of my soul
    On the mountain high or in the valley low
    The King of Love my Shepherd is
    The King of Love my Shepherd is

    Lost and foolish off I strayed

    But yet in love He sought me
    And on His shoulder gently laid
    And home rejoicing brought me

    In death's dark veil I fear no ill

    With Thee dear Lord beside me
    Thy rod and staff my comfort still
    Thy cross before to guide me

    Oh Hallelujah Hallelujah

    Oh Hallelujah Hallelujah

    And so through all the length of days

    Thy goodness faileth never
    Good Shepherd may I sing Your praise
    Within Your house forever
    Within Your house forever

    Passage:

    The word of the Lord came to me:
    2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy, and say to them, ‘This is what the Lord God says to the shepherds: Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who have been feeding themselves! Shouldn’t the shepherds feed their flock? 3 You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened animals, but you do not tend the flock. 4 You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. 5 They were scattered for lack of a shepherd; they became food for all the wild animals when they were scattered. 6 My flock went astray on all the mountains and every high hill. My flock was scattered over the whole face of the earth, and there was no one searching or seeking for them.

    7 “ ‘Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord. 8 As I live ​— ​this is the declaration of the Lord God ​— ​because my flock, lacking a shepherd, has become prey and food for every wild animal, and because my shepherds do not search for my flock, and because the shepherds feed themselves rather than my flock, 9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord!

    10 “ ‘This is what the Lord God says: Look, I am against the shepherds. I will demand my flock from them and prevent them from shepherding the flock. The shepherds will no longer feed themselves, for I will rescue my flock from their mouths so that they will not be food for them. -- Ezekiel 34:1-10 (CSB)

    Musical Reflection:

    “Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach

    Reflection Notes:

    The slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

    12 min
  • Easter 3 | John 10:22-30 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    The Good Shepherd by Fernando Ortega, Jana Alayra, and Tim Macres

    Lyrics:

    I am The Good Shepherd
    I lay down my life for you
    Enter in enter in enter in
    I am The Good Shepherd
    As the Father knows me I know you
    I know you I know you I know you
    And no one can take you away
    And no one can take you away

    You are The Good Shepherd

    You lay down your life for me
    Enter in enter in enter in
    You are The Good Shepherd
    As the Father knows you you know me
    You know me you know me you know me
    And no one can take you away
    And no one can take you away

    Passage:

    22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me,[a] is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
    (John 10:22-30 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    Nothing But The Blood (PLAINFIELD) by Robert Lowry

    Reflection Notes:

    Lowry wrote several hymns for his congregation’s use in the late nineteenth century. This particular tune is pentatonic (only five notes used per octave) and falls within a small vocal range, which made it accessible for all parishioners to sing and enjoy.

    Prayer:

    O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    9 min
  • Easter 3 | Revelation 7:9-17 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    There Is A King by Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, and Tiffany Hudson

    Lyrics:

    There is a king seated among us
    Let every heart receive Him now
    Where there is praise He will inhabit
    There will be grace and mercy all around

    Every burden will be lifted in His presence

    Every trophy will be laid down at His feet
    There is a name that reigns above all others
    Jesus Christ the king above all kings

    Unto the lamb honor and glory

    Worthy is He who overcame
    Buried in shame risen in power
    He is alive the stone is rolled away

    All our worship will belong to Him forever

    Death is conquered and our Savior holds the keys
    There is a name that reigns above all others
    Jesus Christ the king above all kings

    It won't be long we will behold Him

    And every tear He'll wipe away
    We'll be at home the war will be over
    Soon we will meet our Savior face to face

    And all our worship will belong to You forever

    Holy holy for all eternity
    Yours is the name that reigns above all others
    Jesus Christ the king above all kings
    Jesus Christ the king above all kings

    Passage:

    9 After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands.

    10 And they cried out in a loud voice:

    Salvation belongs to our God,
    who is seated on the throne,
    and to the Lamb!

    11 All the angels stood around the throne, and along with the elders and the four living creatures they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,

    12 saying,

    Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
    and thanksgiving and honor
    and power and strength
    be to our God forever and ever. Amen.

    13 Then one of the elders asked me, “Who are these people in white robes, and where did they come from?”

    14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.”

    Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

    15 For this reason they are before the throne of God,

    and they serve him day and night in his temple.
    The one seated on the throne will shelter them:
    16 They will no longer hunger;
    they will no longer thirst;
    the sun will no longer strike them,
    nor will any scorching heat.
    17 For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne
    will shepherd them;
    he will guide them to springs of the waters of life,
    and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
    (Revelation 7:9-17 CSB)

    Musical Reflection:

    “Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach

    Reflection Notes:

    The slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.

    Prayer:

    To those who rule and lead us on the earth, you, sovereign Master, have given their authority and kingship—so marvelous that power of yours words fail to express—that seeing the glory and honor you have provided for them, we should be subject to their rule, not resisting your will. Grant them, Lord, the health, peace, concord and stability to use rightly the sovereignty you have bestowed on them. For you, King of heaven, you it is that give mortals glory, honor and power over what is on earth. Lord, make their counsels conform to what is good and pleasing to you, that using with reverence, peacefully, gently the power you have given them, they might find favor with you.

    11 min
  • Easter 3 | Psalm 100 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    Psalm 100 (Enter In) by Charity Gayle, Joshua Sherman, Laurel Taylor, and Steven Musso

    Lyrics:

    Shout joyfully to the Lord all the earth
    Come worshiping before the throne of God

    For the Lord He is good

    And His Love endures (forever)

    So we enter in into His gates

    Bringing words of praise
    And off'rings of thanksgiving
    So we enter in to bless His name
    Lifting holy hands in honor of our King

    So heavenly to walk into Your courts

    Jesus is the One that we adore
    Your majesty we bow before You Lord

    Omnipotent amazing

    Our God will reign forever
    Magnificent breathtaking
    (Our God will reign forever)

    Passage:

    Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
    2 Serve the Lord with gladness!
    Come into his presence with singing!

    3 Know that the Lord, he is God!

    It is he who made us, and we are his;[a]
    we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

    4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,

    and his courts with praise!
    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

    5 For the Lord is good;

    his steadfast love endures forever,
    and his faithfulness to all generations.

    Musical Reflection:

    Harp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby

    Reflection Notes:

    This harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of life.

    Prayer:

    Almighty God, the fountain of wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking—we ask you to have compassion upon our weaknesses; and those things, which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, grant to give us for the worthiness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
    -Book of Common Prayer (1552)

    9 min
  • Easter 3 | Numbers 27:12-23 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    He Leadeth Me by Joseph Henry Gilmore William and Batchelder Bradbury, arranged by Reformed Youth Ministries Worship

    Lyrics:

    He leadeth me O blessed thought
    O words with heavenly comfort fraught
    Whate'er I do where'er I be
    Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me

    He leadeth me He leadeth me

    By His own hand He leadeth me
    His faithful follower I would be
    For by His hand He leadeth me

    Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom

    Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom
    By water's calm o'er troubled sea
    Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me

    Lord I would clasp Thy hand in mine

    Nor ever murmur nor repine
    Content whatever lot I see
    Since 'tis my God that leadeth me

    And when my task on earth is done

    When by Thy grace the victory's won
    E'en death's cold waves I would not flee
    Since Thou through Jordan leadeth me

    He leadeth me O blessed thought

    O words with heavenly comfort fraught
    Whate'er I do where'er I be
    Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me

    Chorus

    He leadeth me He leadeth me
    By His own hand He leadeth me
    His faithful follower I would be
    For by His hand He leadeth me

    Verse 2

    Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom
    Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom
    By water's calm o'er troubled sea
    Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me

    Verse 3

    Lord I would clasp Thy hand in mine
    Nor ever murmur nor repine
    Content whatever lot I see
    Since 'tis my God that leadeth me

    Verse 4

    And when my task on earth is done
    When by Thy grace the victory's won
    E'en death's cold waves I would not flee
    Since Thou through Jordan leadeth me

    Passage:

    12 The Lord said to Moses, “Go up into this mountain of Abarim and see the land that I have given to the people of Israel. 13 When you have seen it, you also shall be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was, 14 because you rebelled against my word in the wilderness of Zin when the congregation quarreled, failing to uphold me as holy at the waters before their eyes.” (These are the waters of Meribah of Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.) 15 Moses spoke to the Lord, saying, 16 “Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation 17 who shall go out before them and come in before them, who shall lead them out and bring them in, that the congregation of the Lord may not be as sheep that have no shepherd.” 18 So the Lord said to Moses, “Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him. 19 Make him stand before Eleazar the priest and all the congregation, and you shall commission him in their sight. 20 You shall invest him with some of your authority, that all the congregation of the people of Israel may obey. 21 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before the Lord. At his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he and all the people of Israel with him, the whole congregation.” 22 And Moses did as the Lord commanded him. He took Joshua and made him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, 23 and he laid his hands on him and commissioned him as the Lord directed through Moses.
    (Numbers 27:12-23 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    “Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune

    Reflection Notes:

    The hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.

    Prayer:

    Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen.
    -Old Anglican Prayer

    12 min
  • Easter 2 | John 20:19-31 (with Tom Gastil)

    Opening Song:

    God With Us by Jason Ingram and Leslie Jordan

    Lyrics:

    Oh You've come to bring peace to be Love
    To be nearer to us
    You've come to bring life to be Light
    To shine brighter in us
    Oh Emmanuel God with us

    Our Deliverer You are Savior

    In Your presence we find our strength
    Over ev'rything our Redemption
    God with us
    You are God with us

    Oh You've come to be Hope to this world

    For Your honor and name
    And You've come to take sin to bear shame
    And to conquer the grave
    Oh Emmanuel God with us

    You are here

    You are holy
    We are standing in Your glory
    (REPEAT)

    Oh God with us

    You are God with us

    Passage:

    Jesus Appears to the Disciples
    19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[a] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”

    Jesus and Thomas

    24 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin,[b] was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”

    26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

    30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

    (John 20:19-31)

    Musical Reflection:

    O Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier

    Reflection Notes:

    Another song from the Taizé community, this one contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.

    Prayer:

    Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    11 min
  • Easter 2 | Revelation 1:9-19 (with Jeff Sholar)

    Opening Song:

    Revelation Song by Jennie Lee Riddle, sung by Revere, Citizens, and Mission House

    Lyrics:

    Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
    Holy holy is He
    Sing a new song to Him Who sits on
    Heaven's mercy seat

    Holy holy holy

    Is the Lord God Almighty
    Who was and is and is to come
    With all creation I sing
    Praise to the King of kings
    You are my ev'rything
    And I will adore You

    Clothed in rainbows of living color

    Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder
    Blessing and honor strength and glory
    And power be to You the only wise King

    Filled with wonder awestruck wonder

    At the mention of Your name
    Jesus Your name is power breath and living water
    Such a marv'lous mystery yeah

    Passage:

    9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”

    12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.

    17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. 19 Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this.

    (Revelation 1:9-19)

    Musical Reflection:

    Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545: II. Andante by W. A. Mozart

    Reflection Notes:

    In true fashion for Mozart’s middle movements, this Andante blooms slowly with gentle and delicate notes; the melody ascends in joyful fashion at the most climactic points before settling back down with the satisfying left hand harmonies.

    Prayer:

    Make me to remember, O God, that every day is your gift, and ought to be used according to your command. Grant me, therefore, so to repent of my negligence, that I may obtain mercy from you, and pass the time which you shall yet allow me in diligent performance of your commands, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
    -Samuel Johnson

    12 min
  • Easter 2 | Psalm 111 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    Psalm 111 by Poor Bishop Hooper

    Lyrics:

    great are the works of the lord
    studied by all who delight in them

    glorious and majestic

    are the deeds of the lord his righteousness endures
    he has caused his wonders
    to be remembered he keeps his word

    great are the works of the lord

    studied by all who delight in them

    he provides redemption

    ordained his covenant forever it will stand
    to fear the lord
    is to begin in wisdom

    great are the works of the lord

    studied by all who delight in them

    Passage:

    1 Praise the Lord!
    I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
    in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
    2 Great are the works of the Lord,
    studied by all who delight in them.
    3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
    and his righteousness endures forever.
    4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
    the Lord is gracious and merciful.
    5 He provides food for those who fear him;
    he remembers his covenant forever.
    6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
    in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
    7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy;
    8 they are established forever and ever,
    to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
    9 He sent redemption to his people;
    he has commanded his covenant forever.
    Holy and awesome is his name!
    10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever!
    (Psalm 111:1-10 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    Bless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier

    Reflection Notes:

    Another contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”

    Prayer:

    Almighty and everlasting God, the brightness of faithful souls, who did bring the Gentiles to your light and made known unto them him who is the true Light, and the bright and morning Star, fill, we beseech you, the world with your glory, and show yourself by the radiance of your Light unto all nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
    -The Gregorian Sacramentary

    9 min
  • Easter 2 | Job 42:1-6 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    Shepherd of My Soul by Jonathan Ogden, Kelani Koyejo, and Nathan Stirling

    Lyrics:

    Lord of the mountains and sea
    You are treading a path set for me
    God of the seasons and sky
    You have always been holding my life

    Lord You are the shepherd of my soul

    So I lay down my plans I give up my rights
    And let You take control of this surrendered life
    You comfort You sustain
    In shaking You remain
    Unmoved and unafraid
    Forever and always
    You lead me by still waters
    Lead me through the valleys
    Lead me in Your wisdom
    Shepherd of my soul

    Through valleys of shadow and death I am not afraid

    By my Father's breath every star in the sky was made
    And who can I fear when You're standing right
    Here by my side
    Always leading protecting and guarding my left and
    My right

    Father You make all things new

    Great God of creation
    Father You will always be my rock and salvation

    Passage:

    1 Then Job answered the Lord and said:
    2 “I know that you can do all things,
    and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
    3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’
    Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,
    things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
    4 ‘Hear, and I will speak;
    I will question you, and you make it known to me.’
    5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear,
    but now my eye sees you;
    6 therefore I despise myself,
    and repent in dust and ashes.”
    (Job 42:1-6 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    Harp meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby

    Reflection Notes:

    A repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight.

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

    11 min

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