READ: Psalm 29
Psalm 29 uses the phrase “the voice of the Lord” seven times in only eleven verses. The faithful people of prayer hear the voice of the Lord. They can hear the voice of the Lord in a still small voice or in the booming thunder of a storm. Its as if “the voice of the Lord” comes to us in another language— the “prayer language” of God. Psalm 29 is our reminder that God’s voice is indeed active in this world, seeking to be heard by all of Creation. God is continuously making Himself known to those who have ears to hear God’s “prayer language.” And yet, many people are deaf to “the voice of the Lord.” Notice that to those outside, the thunder seems destructive in its power because it shakes up the world, but to those inside the temple, worshipping and seeking the presence of God, hearing His voice is cause to cry, “Glory!” Have you ever felt like you heard the voice of God? If so, reflect on those moments and how God’s voice became known to you.
Prayer Focus: Praying is developing a “prayer language” to hear God’s voice in our world, from the thunder to a quiet whisper.
Psalm 29 uses the phrase “the voice of the Lord” seven times in only eleven verses. The faithful people of prayer hear the voice of the Lord. They can hear the voice of the Lord in a still small voice or in the booming thunder of a storm. Its as if “the voice of the Lord” comes to us in another language— the “prayer language” of God. Psalm 29 is our reminder that God’s voice is indeed active in this world, seeking to be heard by all of Creation. God is continuously making Himself known to those who have ears to hear God’s “prayer language.” And yet, many people are deaf to “the voice of the Lord.” Notice that to those outside, the thunder seems destructive in its power because it shakes up the world, but to those inside the temple, worshipping and seeking the presence of God, hearing His voice is cause to cry, “Glory!” Have you ever felt like you heard the voice of God? If so, reflect on those moments and how God’s voice became known to you.
Prayer Focus: Praying is developing a “prayer language” to hear God’s voice in our world, from the thunder to a quiet whisper.
– Patrick