This is a responsive reading with parts 1 and 2 that could be read with two people or a congregation and leader. The words of the Psalm are in quotation marks. Psalm 19:1-2,7-10, 14 is used.
1-“The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.”
2-Listen! Do you hear? Listen to nature informing us about the God of all creation. Listen!
1-When should we listen? When should we expect to hear good news?
2-“Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.”
1-“The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;”
2-Revive us, God. Breathe new life into our weary bodies.
1-Explain to us again your way. We want to follow you, and we need your help.
2-“the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;”
1-“the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever, the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.”
2-We delight in you, Gracious God, and know you instruct us in the way to life.
1-“More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold, sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.”
2-You paint a beautiful picture of how much we should want to follow you.
1- “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Amen.
2-“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Amen.