Opening Song: Psalm 86 (https://open.spotify.com/track/54aohSaGyM0GzE02PDASZE?si=012af23adf97426b) by Jennifer Somers and Tyler Somers Lyrics: O Lord my God incline Your ear And answer me for I am poor Preserve my life rescue this slave Who trusts in You O Lord my God O Lord my God show me Your Grace To you I cry all the day Make glad this soul Your servant save My soul I lift to You my God Teach me Your way and I will walk in Your truth Unite my heart that I may fear only You O Lord my God You are so good Quick to forgive and bountiful In loving kindness to everyone Who calls on You O Lord my God Teach me Your way and I will walk in Your truth Unite my heart that I may fear only You Only You only You O Lord my God I will give thanks With my whole heart and glorify Your name forever for You have saved My soul from Hell O Lord my God Teach me Your way and I will walk in Your truth Unite my heart that I may fear only You Teach me Your way and I will walk in Your truth Unite my heart that I may fear only You Only You only You only You Passage: Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. 3 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. 4 Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. 6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. 7 In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me. 8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. 10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. 14 O God, insolent men have risen up against me; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, and they do not set you before them. 15 But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. 16 Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant. 17 Show me a sign of your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me. Musical Reflection: O Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier Reflection Notes: This song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.