Psalm 118:15-29 | Simple Lectio Divina | Faith @ Home

As we listen to Psalm 118:15-29, we strengthen our ability to hear God’s voice. The final half of Psalm 118 repeats the phrase, “God’s love continues forever.” We need that reassurance. As we keep on exploring the words that stand out to us, we enter a conversation with one another and with God.

Psalm 118:15-29 is the final section of the Psalms of Hallel. It is the Psalm that we learn the words, “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad today.” We grow our gratefulness and gladness because God’s love continues despite our circumstances. Gratitude and rejoicing are our choice! We say thank you and sing praise because we are invited into relationship because of God’s love, not because of our goodness.

Like the psalmist, we have experienced suffering. And, if you are reading or listening to this today, you too have suffered and lived.

I wonder what YOU hear as an invitation today? What does God speak to you through these words and through the conversation? What is it that you’re noticing? What’s the call? What could you do today that would be just one little thing that would grow your connection, your relationship, your listening to God?

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More ways to practice your listening

Psalm 113 to Psalm 118 are part of the Psalms of Hallel. For more information about the Psalms of Hallel, check out our blog post on these Six Powerful Psalms of Praise.

Explore other Psalms with similar themes by listening to other Listening Practices.

• Are you touched by the section of Psalm 118:15-29 that asks God to give us success? Listen to the Psalm 90 Listening Practice.
• Are you drawn toward the hope of God accompanying you in your suffering? Listen to Psalm 37:1-9.

If you liked this Listening Practice you might like our podcast of the first half of this Psalm, Psalm 118:1-14.

Do you prefer video? Watch the video recording of this Listening Practice on our Living Faith at Home YouTube channel.

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