Psalm 145:8-14

Proper 9 (14) - Year A


Interdependence Day

A fresh start for those ready to quit! (vs 14)
Yes.
Now.
And again.
A helping hand for those who stumble and fall.
To us.
To others.
And another.
Those bowed down are supported and lifted.
Who? You?
And me?
Trust.

http://www.kairoscomotion.org/lectionary/2002/july2002.html

 


 

Psalm 145:8-14 or Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13

Wow! 3 choices. The only thing that could be better for a trinitarian is identifying their oneness as well as their differences.

Enjoy the comment from The New Interpreter's Bible on Ps 45:17 -- "Memory and praise promise permanence to the king (or perhaps the princess)." Ahh, yes.

One connection is the connection between memory and promise. These two polarities reinforce one another. As you read each of these passages -- find the memory, find the promise.

http://www.kairoscomotion.org/lectionary/2005/july2005.html

 


 

Psalm 145:8-14 or Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 or Zechariah 9:9-12
Romans 7:15-25a
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

A first or most recent glance at a beloved calls forth action. A first or most recent whisper of a beloved calls forth action. Whether from or toward a beloved, we are called beyond sitting and theorizing/creedalizing/speculizing.

Even with the threat of messing up, of mistaking a dream of a beloved for a beloved, there is no real option (though lots of unreal ones) for following a heartbeat that resonates with one's own. There are no guarantees where such action will lead, simply a prayer that love will find its way.

Such love is our birthright. It is G*D's way that we re-image. It is a source of thanks that eases our journey through life.

- - -

stamp your foot
play your flute
throw your tantrum

there is no getting around
a wisdom of deeds
lived into and through

eventually we all
arise and come away
to a beloved space

in such wise
prisoners are freed
from dryness unto death

in such wise
prisoners are made
of restored hope

http://kcmlection.blogspot.com/2007_07_01_archive.html