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When in distress
Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress:
Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
Lord, lift up the light of Your
countenance upon us.
For you alone, O Lord, make me dwell
in safety.
From Psalm 4
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For Contemplation and Silent Prayer
1-Read receptively for the
first time slowly - (pause) come to the scripture with an uncluttered and
open heart and mind laying down all burdens.
2-Read for the second time slowly -
(pause) come to the scripture with a curious wonder and receive a word or phrase which speaks to you.
3-Read for the third time slowly - (pause)
come to the scripture with thanksgiving and awe
and respond to God with spontaneous praise and prayer.
4-Read for the fourth time slowly- (pause)
come to the scripture with all your brokenness
and rest in God who holds all beingness
5-Be still........aware of the breath......aware of
life
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