This is an acrylic painting I did yesterday. When I finished, I was trying to figure out what to call it, and I kept coming to those white dots. Their number was just what I felt the painting needed for a good composition. But could there be more? Could God somehow be speaking to be through those marks? There are 25 of them. I wonder what Psalm 25 says? (That is what went through my mind.)
Looking up Psalm 25, I right away recognized it from a Marty Haugen song titled To You, O Lord. I also recognized many phrases as I read it from the bible such as:
- I lift up my soul.
- O my God, I trust in you.
- Make me know your ways, O Lord.
- Teach me your paths.
- Lead me in your truth.
- Teach me.
- For you are the God of my salvation.
- For you I wait.
- I hope in you.
- I trust in you.
Psalm 25 has many wonderful phrases that could be used for repetitive prayer. The phrases I wrote above are only the ones that stood out to me, but you might find more.
Whether praying with beads or simply using a repetitive mantra prayer calling on God throughout the day, read Psalm 25. During the pandemic we are experiencing, maybe you can find a helpful prayer there too. I also find comfort in the Psalms knowing they are ancient yet still meaningful to us today–just as ancient and relevant as God’s promise to be with us always.
God’s peace,
Christine
