I am an emeritus professor from Cornell University and was a Commissioned Lay Preacher in the Presbyterian Church (USA). For many years I have followed the Daily Lectionary as printed in the Mission Yearbook of my church. For each day of a two-year cycle, the lectionary lists four psalms and three other scriptural passages--usually one from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. My practice is to copy down a verse or two from one of the psalms and from each of the other three passages. After I have written out all four selections, I reflect upon them, rearrange their order, and incorporate them into a meditation. Sometimes I retain much of the original wording; sometimes all that remains of a selection is an idea that was stimulated when I read the original words. All selections are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. For the Daily Lectionary, see the link below.

Peace in Our Hearts--Jan. 2, 2022


You remind us, O God, we are only human, 

but give us understanding to discern what is right.

 

We come to you, and we come to Christ, 

asking that his peace may rule in our hearts.

And one thing more—pray make us thankful.

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 48; 150; 9; 29

Kings 3:5-14

Col. 3:12-17

John 6:41-47

 

Selected Verses 

Ps. 9:20

Put them in fear, O LORD;
          let the nations know that they are only human. Selah

 

Kings 3:11

God said to [Solomon], “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right…”

 

Col. 3:15

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 

 

John 6:45

“…It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’  Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me.  …”  [Jesus, to those who complained about him]


Posted by Elmer E. Ewing

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