The ancient hymns, poems, and prayers found in the Psalms teach us how to communicate with God. This year the Lenten devotions, prepared by writers at Westminster Church, are based on the Psalms. Here you will find daily readings from people who took the ancient texts and connected them to their lives, inviting us to do the same.
We hope the readings will deepen your connection to God during this season of Lent.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Welcoming Arms The welcome of the Father’s arms be yours The welcome of the Savior’s heart be yours The welcome of the Spirit’s call be yours. Deep peace of this earth to you Deep peace of this sky to you Deep peace of this place to you. The kindly eye of the Three be upon you To Aid y…
Psalm 126:1-3 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Reflection: In our present-day world, living a satisfying and happy life is becoming exceedingly dif…
Psalm 126:4-6 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. Reflection: Pandemic, discrimination, political conflict, civility, health challenges, and catastrophic events etc. all present challenges for our…
Psalm 30:1-5 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit. Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment; his…
