A Lamp to Guide My Way
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A Lamp to Guide My Way
Preparing for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days before Sunday (Year A)
Scripture (semicontinuous)
Psalter: Psalm 119:105-112
Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-6
Epistle: Romans 2:12-16
Scripture (complementary)
Psalter: Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13
Old Testament: Isaiah 48:1-5
Epistle: Romans 2:12-16
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Prayer
O God of mercy, in Jesus Christ you freed us from sin and death, and by your Holy Spirit you nourish our mortal bodies with life. Plant us now in good soil, that our lives may flower in righteousness and peace. Amen.
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Reflection
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe your righteous ordinances.
I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to your word.
Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me your ordinances.
I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget your law.
The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from your precepts.
Your decrees are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
I incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, to the end (Psalm 119:105-112).
In Your word, a lamp to guide my way,
I find solace, for in darkness I roam.
Your truth, a beacon that never will sway.
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With each step, I seek Your will, I obey,
Seeking refuge in the path You have shown.
In Your word, a lamp to guide my way.
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Amidst turmoil, when doubts cause my heart to sway,
Your promises, a steadfast cornerstone.
Your truth, a beacon that never will sway.
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Though adversaries rise, I will not stray,
For Your statutes, O Lord, I will make known.
In Your word, a lamp to guide my way.
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Your testimonies I cherish, day by day,
And meditate upon them, I've grown.
Your truth, a beacon that never will sway.
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With a steadfast heart, I choose to stay,
To follow Your commands, never alone.
In Your word, a lamp to guide my way,
Your truth, a beacon that never will sway.
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Though trials may come, I will not be dismayed,
For Your word, O Lord, my strength and my shield.
Your precepts, my guide, in You I'm portrayed.
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I've sworn to keep Your righteous judgments displayed,
And my devotion to You is revealed.
Though trials may come, I will not be dismayed.
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Your love and grace, my soul's thirst quenched and stayed,
In Your presence, my spirit is healed.
Your precepts, my guide, in You I'm portrayed.
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The path of righteousness, I have embraced,
Walking closely with You, my heart is sealed.
Though trials may come, I will not be dismayed.
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Oh, how sweet is Your word, my soul persuades,
In every season, Your truth is revealed.
Your precepts, my guide, in You I'm portrayed.
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With joy and delight, I seek to obey,
In Your light, my path forever sealed.
Though trials may come, I will not be dismayed.
Your precepts, my guide, in You I'm portrayed.
PRAYER: Ancient Gardener, your holy word is planted in our hearts as good seed in fertile soil. So nurture us that we may bear fruit abundantly. Amen.
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