Pause. Ponder. Pray. Through the Psalms
Today, we will create our own short psalm—just four lines—rooted in your own heart’s conversation with God.
Pause
Take a deep breath and let this be a sacred pause—space for you and God alone. Let go of the need to get it ‘right.’ Your only task is to show up honestly. Let your heart speak in the language it knows best—words, movement, color, sound, or stillness.
Pause — Choose your theme
- Select one theme to guide your psalm: joy, lament, love, or obedience.
- If you wish, you may weave together two or more themes.
Ponder — Let the prompts open your heart
Spend a few moments in stillness. When you are ready, let these prompts help you find your words (or movement, image, or sound):
- What is one thing my heart longs to say to God today?
- Where do I see God in this moment of my life?
- What do I most need—or most want to offer—to God right now?
Pray — Create your psalm
- Use four lines only—simple, honest, and from the heart.
- Your “lines” can take any form: written words, a sketch, a melody, a movement, or another creative expression.
- This is prayer. There is no wrong way to do it.
You’ll have 20 minutes for your time alone. When we return, you may share your psalm if you wish.
Closing Blessing for the Week Ahead
May the words you’ve prayed today—spoken or unspoken—root themselves deep in your spirit.
May joy meet you in unexpected places.
May love steady your steps.
May obedience feel like freedom.
And may God’s presence keep you in perfect peace, now and always. Amen.