Read Psalm 85:8-13

With anticipation and enthusiasm, the psalmist awaits God’s word as he paints a descriptive picture of a beautiful future that he envisions will indeed come to pass.  What are some of the images characterized by harmonious and complementary relationships?  God’s glory has come to dwell in our midst!  Yet the peace and prosperity God promises for all of creation has yet to reach its fullness.  How can you as an individual, and we as a church, work for peace and justice?

Prayer for the week

God of awe, from whom we flee in holy terror:  your silence burns like ice; your whisper cuts through fear; we long to hear your faithful word of righteousness and peace.  Bless us with bold believe even in the darkness of the night and the assault of life’s storms, that we may be messengers of your justice, in the name of the One whom wind and wave obey.  Amen.