by Emily Wilmesherr | Feb 24, 2017
Psalm 119:33-40 33Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. 34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. 35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. 36Turn my heart to...
by Emily Wilmesherr | Feb 13, 2017
As we read a very small portion of Psalm 119 today, I want us to be aware of a few things. At 176 verses, Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm in the collection. It is a literary marvel and quite an achievement by the psalmist. It is an acrostic. In its original Hebrew,...
by Emily Wilmesherr | Feb 5, 2017
Our focus on the psalms in worship over the past weeks has been invigorating. The psalms have a way of getting us back to what is most important about living a life of faith. Today’s psalm reminds us of the benefits of delighting in the commandments of God. Before I...
by Emily Wilmesherr | Jan 30, 2017
Prayer for Illumination Dear God, the journey is long. We are tired and we are hopeful. Send your Spirit to be a light to our path, that by illuminating the way for us we might walk hand in hand with you and our brothers and sisters towards your vision of grace and...
by Emily Wilmesherr | Jan 26, 2017
Before we sing together our psalm for the day, consider the story behind the words. This psalm, attributed to David, speaks of vulnerability and fear. Powerful enemies are at hand and the songwriter feels abandoned, alone, in need of refuge. Trembling and afraid, he...
