May 08, 2007

I. Readings
Psalms 66, 98, 116
Jeremiah 32:16-25
Romans 12:1-21
Luke 8:1-15

II. Selections
Psalm 66:6b-7
There we rejoiced in him
who rules by his might forever,
whose eyes keep watch on the nations-
let the rebellious not exalt themselves.
Selah

Jeremiah 32:25
Yet you, O Lord GOD, have said to me, "Buy the field for money and get witnesses"-though the city has been given into the hands of the Chaldeans.

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God-what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Luke 8:5a
"A sower went out to sow his seed ..."

III. Meditation: Let the rebellious not exalt themselves

We rejoice in your might, in your rule over the world.
When we rebel and exalt ourselves, renew our minds,
transform us, so we may discern what is your will,
for your will is good and acceptable and perfect.

You sow your seed-over poor soil and good-
and your eye keeps watch over how it grows.
Even though the Chaldeans conquer the land,
the world is yours; we live our lives in hope.