Wednesday, July 25, 2012

WE ALL FALL DOWN

Scripture:  The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.--Psalm 145:14

Invitation:  As you begin today's meditation, start by taking some deep cleansing breaths.  Slowly inhale.  Slowly exhale.  Slowly inhale all that is of God and exhale all that is not God.  Repeat this  process as a way of settling your mind and your spirit.  Practice being still and quiet as you seek an awareness of God's presence.

Now read today's scripture very slowly.  Repeat 5 times.  Each times as you read, slow your pace.

The LORD upholds all who are falling, 
and raises up all who are bowed down.

After the 5th time, only read or repeat the words that really resonate with you.  Repeat them over and over.  

Elaborate as you repeat these words; for example,

"The LORD upholds all who are falling, 
the Lord lifts us up when we are falling, 
whenever I fall down the Lord catches me and he picks me up..."

Once again, make your reading of today's scripture personal.  Make it your own, just like the psalmist did.  What comes to mind for you when read this scripture.  Dwell on those thoughts.  Share your thoughts openly with God as you read and reflect on today's passage.  Discover what happens....

Prayer:  Patient Lord, even when we fall long and hard, we are never too far away from your protective grasp.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Also, thank you for new beginnings.  Amen.

The Reverend Tiffney Marley