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Psalm 8
O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens with the mouths of babes and infants. You have established a bulwark against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger. When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you set in place— What is man that you are mindful of him, and a son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him little less than a god, crowned him with glory and honor.
Grace Prayed For: I pray for the following grace: wonder at God’s ongoing creation; gratitude for the gift of God creating me and creating the world
Reflection
- Close your eyes and imagine the vastness of the night sky described in the verse. What colors do you see? What shapes do the stars and moon take on? How does the immensity of it all make you feel physically small or incredibly connected?
- Picture the “mouths of babes and infants” singing praises. What sounds do you hear? Imagine their innocent faces turned upwards, filled with wonder. How does the sound of their pure voices affect you emotionally?
Engage Touch and Movement:
- Stand tall and reach your arms upward, stretching your fingertips towards the heavens. Feel the pull of gravity grounding you while you yearn for connection with something greater. How does this contrast of groundedness and yearning feel in your body?
- Imagine the feeling of a crown being placed upon your head. What material is it made of? How does it feel against your skin? How does it change your posture or the way you hold yourself?
Incorporate Other Senses:
- Imagine the sweet, milky breath of a sleeping infant as they unknowingly sing praises to God. What other scents fill the air – the crispness of a starry night, the incense of a sacred space? How do these scents evoke specific memories or emotions?
- If you were to taste the “majesty” mentioned in the verse, what would it be like? Sweet, bitter, spicy? How does the idea of tasting something intangible affect your senses?
After engaging with these questions, spend some time in silence simply reflecting on the emotions and thoughts that arose. You might even want to write them down or share them with someone else.
Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples,”Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintences, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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