Creation is Preaching

 

Today, pray with me, slowly savoring each syllable of the beautiful Psalm 19 ~ a hymn of creation and our holy connection to all that is ~

 

The heavens are telling the glory of God,
    and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.
² Day to day pours forth speech,
    and night to night declares knowledge.
³ There is no speech, nor are there words;
    their voice is not heard;
⁴ yet their voice goes out through all the earth
    and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
⁵ which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
    and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
⁶ Its rising is from the end of the heavens
    and its circuit to the end of them,
    and nothing is hid from its heat.

⁷ The law of the Lord is perfect,
    reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
    making wise the simple;
⁸ the precepts of the Lord are right,
    rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
    enlightening the eyes;
⁹ the awe of the Lord is pure,
    enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
    and righteous altogether.
¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold,
    even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
    and drippings of the honeycomb.

¹¹ Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.
¹² But who can detect one’s own errors?
    Clear me from hidden faults.
¹³ Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
    do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless
    and innocent of great transgression.

¹⁴ Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
    be acceptable to you,
    O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

 

Which word/phrase above leapt off the screen for you?  Is there a word/phrase above that confused or confounded you?  Was there a word/phrase that felt like sandpaper/fig leaf to your skin and soul?  What is the sunlight trying to teach you?  How might night be telling you something you need to hear?  How does creation reveal God’s wisdom?  I pray that as you ponder this psalm, you might sense God’s love enfolding and holding you.  May the words of your mouth and the meditations/thoughts/encounters of your heart this day be aligned and alive to God’s presence in/through/with all things ~ including your one wild and precious life.  Amen.