You will hear the Scripture lesson read once, followed by 15 seconds of silence to reflect on where your attention rested. The same Scripture lesson then will be read again, followed by silence and two reflection questions.
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel; you who lead Joseph like a flock!
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us!
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure.
You make us the scorn of our neighbors; our enemies laugh among themselves.
Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
But let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, the one whom you made strong for yourself. Then we will never turn back from you; give us life, and we will call on your name. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
Where did your attention rest as you heard the text?
How does that part of the text speak to your life today?
