GATHERING
THE CALL Holy Trinity, who is undivided and infinitely one, let us celebrate our union with you and with your Church, that we might encourage one another to live as though we have eternal life, as we reflect your image through our unity. CONFESSION Eternal God, we confess that we do not live as though we believe in eternal life. You are infinitely united as one, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and are preparing a place in heaven for us to be completely united together as your people, but we often want your presence without the unity it brings. Give us the joy of connectedness and the excitement to pursue unity on earth. As we wait for heaven, pour out your blessings so that they cover all of our relationships. MEDITATION | John 17:22-23 [ESV] The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. SING Psalm 133 | How Good It Is [recording] [lead sheet] How good it is when we dwell within your will When unity for all your people you restore We live as though we have life forevermore When we share in the peace you pour from Zion's hill When we share in the peace you pour from Zion's hill Oh, how good it is Oh, how good it is Oh, how good it is When we dwell within you will WORD First Reading: Psalm 140 Second Reading: Psalm 141 These two laments by David continue the theme from the previous psalms to call upon God’s justice. David calls for deliverance, preservation, and protection from the evil deeds of violent men (cf. 140:1-3). Despite the dire circumstances of his situation, David does not take matters into his own hands. Instead, he relies on God to make good on His character and enact a divine justice rather than relying on an earthly revenge. Those oppressed and afflicted need only to rest on the good promises of the covenantal LORD (140:12-13). As he moves into Psalm 141, the lament continues as a supplication for refuge in the presence of evildoers (141:8-10). But David takes a unique turn in the song when he focuses the guard against sin from himself. He asks for strength from a temptation to indulge himself in the iniquity he sees being done to him onto others (141:3-4). David makes a fruitful insight in knowing that amid falling victim to the ugliness of sin, that very brokenness exists in his own heart as well. He is then led to pray praise for righteous rebuke done to him as it is oil for his head not to be refused (141:5). Our only hope in this life marred by a broken Creation, relational strife, and destructive habits- both internal and external- is to keep our eyes toward a God who will be our great refuge and defender (141:8). - Nameun Cho ABIDING Thursday MEMORIZE | Psalm 133 - Spend time memorizing the words of the Psalm as best you can - SING: Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father And to the Son and to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning Is now and ever shall be world without end Amen Amen SENDING PRACTICE
PRAYER Our Father in heaven, Jesus who redeems us, Spirit who is with us, may we live in your kingdom now, unified by your love. Give us the encouragement we need, to celebrate with confidence the blessings of heaven, even as we still suffer by the hands of others. Save us from bitterness and strife, remove the presence of evil, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen.
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