https://simplecast.com Prayers that Bring Us Home Exploring the Psalms--the prayer book of the Bible--we learn together the Spiritual Vocabulary of healing, resilience, and praise. Ramona, Gaye, and John lean into the mystery and power of these ancient songs with awe. These prayers were held by an enslaved people through the horrific Exile in Babylon, then crafted, organized, and woven together into sacred meeting space to heal an entire nation and world. These are the prayers that Jesus used, lived into, unveiled, and gave to us to pray together. These are the Prayers that Bring Us HOME From the San Antonio Mennonite Church, a joyful community that is doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God in our Southtown neighborhood. en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:48:18 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:48:30 +0000 https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com Prayers that Bring Us Home https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ba382071-547d-4b9b-a875-bf5d7ab59d06/43a43fe4-04e0-4473-8ce7-3a4356d520bb/3000x3000/home-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com serial Exploring the Psalms--the prayer book of the Bible--we learn together the Spiritual Vocabulary of healing, resilience, and praise. Ramona, Gaye, and John lean into the mystery and power of these ancient songs with awe. These prayers were held by an enslaved people through the horrific Exile in Babylon, then crafted, organized, and woven together into sacred meeting space to heal an entire nation and world. These are the prayers that Jesus used, lived into, unveiled, and gave to us to pray together. These are the Prayers that Bring Us HOME From the San Antonio Mennonite Church, a joyful community that is doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God in our Southtown neighborhood. John Garland false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TI2lMcWf mantra, prayer, communal prayer, spirituality, psalms, christianity, ancient prayer John Garland johnchristophergarland@gmail.com 2b638834-1b9a-487d-822e-0f8089d5b876 Psalm 22 Our Interpretation of Psalm 22:

Psalm 22

For the director:

Upon the Dawn Deer

A Song of the Beloved

 

My God, my God,

 why have You abandoned me?

 Far from my Rescue,

  Far from the words of my groaning.

 

My God, I call by day:

You do not answer!

by night:

There is no Stillness for me!

 

YET,

You are Holy,

  enthroned upon the praises of Israel.

 In You our ancestors found Security;

   they trusted,

and You Rescued them.

To You they cried

and were Rescued;

in You they trusted

and they were not put to Shame.

 

YET,

I am a worm,

not a human —

a disgrace among the Mortals of Dust,

  despised by the people.

All who see me mock me;

   they twist their lips

and shake their heads:

“He trusted in YAHWEH—

let God Rescue him;

   let God deliver him,

since God ‘delights’ in him!”

YET,

You drew me out from the womb,

   You made me Rest Secure

on my mother’s breasts.

On You I was entrusted from birth;

   from the womb of my mother

You have been my God.

 

Do not be far from me,

 for distress is near —

there is no one to help!

 

Many bulls encircle me;

 strong ones of Overfed-Power surround me.

They open their mouths against me,

 like a lion tearing and roaring.

 

I am poured out like water;

 all my bones are out of joint.

My heart has become like wax —

 it melts within my chest.

 

My strength is dried up like clay;

 my tongue clings to my jaws.

You lay me in the dust of Death’s Demand.

 

Dogs surround me,

 a pack of the Violators encircle me!

 

They pierce my hands and my feet.

 

I can count all my bones!

 They stare and gloat over me.

 

They divide my garments among them;

 They throw dice for my clothing.

 

YET

You, YAHWEH —

do not be far away!

My Close Strength,

hurry to my Help!

Rescue my Being from the sword,

   my precious life

from the power of the dogs.

Save me from the mouth of the lion,

  and from the horns of the wild oxen —

 

You have answered me!

 

I will declare Your Name to my brothers and sisters;

 in the midst of the Summoned:

I will Praise You.

 

You who stand in awe of YAHWEH,

give God praise!

All you in the lineage of Heel-Grabber,

Honor God!

All you in the lineage of Wrestles-With-God

Stand in Awe!

 

For God has NOT despised or detested

 the suffering of the afflicted!

God’s Presence is not hidden from Him,

 but when he cried out, God heard Him!

 

From You comes my Praise

in the Great Summoning;

 I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.

 

The humble will eat and be satisfied;

 those who seek YAHWEH will praise!

  May your hearts live to the Eternity!

 

All the ends of the earth will Remember and turn to YAHWEH,

 and all families of the nations will bow before You,

 

For the Kingdom belongs to YAHWEH,

 and He rules over the empires.

 

All who prosper on earth will bow before God;

  all who go down to the dust will kneel before God —

  even the one who cannot keep his Being alive!

 

A Lineage will serve God;

  it will be told of YAHWEH

to the next generation.

 

They will proclaim the Rescue

to a people yet unborn!

 

 

God has done it!

 

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:48:18 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-22-6_RhiI1q Our Interpretation of Psalm 22:

Psalm 22

For the director:

Upon the Dawn Deer

A Song of the Beloved

 

My God, my God,

 why have You abandoned me?

 Far from my Rescue,

  Far from the words of my groaning.

 

My God, I call by day:

You do not answer!

by night:

There is no Stillness for me!

 

YET,

You are Holy,

  enthroned upon the praises of Israel.

 In You our ancestors found Security;

   they trusted,

and You Rescued them.

To You they cried

and were Rescued;

in You they trusted

and they were not put to Shame.

 

YET,

I am a worm,

not a human —

a disgrace among the Mortals of Dust,

  despised by the people.

All who see me mock me;

   they twist their lips

and shake their heads:

“He trusted in YAHWEH—

let God Rescue him;

   let God deliver him,

since God ‘delights’ in him!”

YET,

You drew me out from the womb,

   You made me Rest Secure

on my mother’s breasts.

On You I was entrusted from birth;

   from the womb of my mother

You have been my God.

 

Do not be far from me,

 for distress is near —

there is no one to help!

 

Many bulls encircle me;

 strong ones of Overfed-Power surround me.

They open their mouths against me,

 like a lion tearing and roaring.

 

I am poured out like water;

 all my bones are out of joint.

My heart has become like wax —

 it melts within my chest.

 

My strength is dried up like clay;

 my tongue clings to my jaws.

You lay me in the dust of Death’s Demand.

 

Dogs surround me,

 a pack of the Violators encircle me!

 

They pierce my hands and my feet.

 

I can count all my bones!

 They stare and gloat over me.

 

They divide my garments among them;

 They throw dice for my clothing.

 

YET

You, YAHWEH —

do not be far away!

My Close Strength,

hurry to my Help!

Rescue my Being from the sword,

   my precious life

from the power of the dogs.

Save me from the mouth of the lion,

  and from the horns of the wild oxen —

 

You have answered me!

 

I will declare Your Name to my brothers and sisters;

 in the midst of the Summoned:

I will Praise You.

 

You who stand in awe of YAHWEH,

give God praise!

All you in the lineage of Heel-Grabber,

Honor God!

All you in the lineage of Wrestles-With-God

Stand in Awe!

 

For God has NOT despised or detested

 the suffering of the afflicted!

God’s Presence is not hidden from Him,

 but when he cried out, God heard Him!

 

From You comes my Praise

in the Great Summoning;

 I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.

 

The humble will eat and be satisfied;

 those who seek YAHWEH will praise!

  May your hearts live to the Eternity!

 

All the ends of the earth will Remember and turn to YAHWEH,

 and all families of the nations will bow before You,

 

For the Kingdom belongs to YAHWEH,

 and He rules over the empires.

 

All who prosper on earth will bow before God;

  all who go down to the dust will kneel before God —

  even the one who cannot keep his Being alive!

 

A Lineage will serve God;

  it will be told of YAHWEH

to the next generation.

 

They will proclaim the Rescue

to a people yet unborn!

 

 

God has done it!

 

]]> Psalm 22 John Garland 00:14:19 Some prayers feel steady. Others move like a swing between anguish and trust. Psalm 22 is a prayer like that. It begins with a question Jesus Himself prays on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Not as a statement, but as a cry that opens space for God to respond. This Psalm does not stay in one place. It moves from suffering to remembrance, from desperation to trust, and finally to a turning point: “You have answered me.” At the heart of Psalm 22 is a foundational truth: God has not despised the suffering of the afflicted. In this episode, we follow the movement of this prayer and discover that even our hardest questions belong within the life of faith. And we see how Jesus enters this Psalm, carries its suffering, and brings it to fulfillment. If your prayer feels uncertain, interrupted, or unresolved, you are not outside of faith. You are inside it. Some prayers feel steady. Others move like a swing between anguish and trust. Psalm 22 is a prayer like that. It begins with a question Jesus Himself prays on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Not as a statement, but as a cry that opens space for God to respond. This Psalm does not stay in one place. It moves from suffering to remembrance, from desperation to trust, and finally to a turning point: “You have answered me.” At the heart of Psalm 22 is a foundational truth: God has not despised the suffering of the afflicted. In this episode, we follow the movement of this prayer and discover that even our hardest questions belong within the life of faith. And we see how Jesus enters this Psalm, carries its suffering, and brings it to fulfillment. If your prayer feels uncertain, interrupted, or unresolved, you are not outside of faith. You are inside it. false full 2 6 1247efa6-377c-457d-bcc4-ffccc83649bb Psalm 118 Our Interpretation of Psalm 118:

Shine-back-to-YAHWEH,
for He is good.
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Let Israel say:
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Let the house of Aaron say:
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Let those who revere YAHWEH say:
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Out of my distress
I called to YAHWEH.

YAHWEH answered me
and set me in a wide place.

YAHWEH is for me,
I will not fear.

What can mortals of dust
do to me?

YAHWEH is for me
among those who help me.

I will look upon
my Destroyers.

It is better to take refuge in YAHWEH
than to place Security in mortals of dust.

It is better to take refuge in YAHWEH
than to place Security in “nobles.”

All nations surrounded me,
but in the name of YAHWEH
I cut them off.

They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of YAHWEH
I cut them off.

They surrounded me like bees,
they blazed like fire among thorns,
but in the name of YAHWEH
I cut them off.

You pushed me hard
to make me fall,

but YAHWEH helped me.

YAHWEH is my strength
and my song,

and He has become
my Rescue.

The sound of celebration and rescue
is in the tents of the Aligned.

“The right hand of YAHWEH
does mighty things.

The right hand of YAHWEH
is raised.

The right hand of YAHWEH
does mighty things.”

I shall not die,
but live,

and recount
the works of YAHWEH.

YAHWEH has disciplined me deeply,
but He has not given me over
to death.

Open to me the gates of Alignment,
that I may enter
and shine-back-to-YAHWEH.

This is the gate of YAHWEH.
The Aligned
enter through it.

I thank You
that You have answered me
and have become my Rescue.

The stone
that the builders rejected
has become
the cornerstone.

This is from YAHWEH.
It is marvelous
in our eyes.

This is the day
YAHWEH has made.

Let us celebrate
and rejoice in it.

YAHWEH, Rescue us! [Hosanna]
We pray.

YAHWEH, cause us to flourish!
We pray.

Blessed is the One
who comes in the name of YAHWEH.

We bless you
from the house of YAHWEH.

YAHWEH is God,
and He has given us light.

Bind the festival sacrifice
with cords
to the horns of the altar.

You are my God,
and I will thank You.

You are my God,
I will lift You up.

Shine-back-to-YAHWEH,
for He is good.

His Persistent-Love

endures to the Eternity.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:52:14 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-118-_3JgbEmV Our Interpretation of Psalm 118:

Shine-back-to-YAHWEH,
for He is good.
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Let Israel say:
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Let the house of Aaron say:
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Let those who revere YAHWEH say:
His Persistent-Love
endures to the Eternity.

Out of my distress
I called to YAHWEH.

YAHWEH answered me
and set me in a wide place.

YAHWEH is for me,
I will not fear.

What can mortals of dust
do to me?

YAHWEH is for me
among those who help me.

I will look upon
my Destroyers.

It is better to take refuge in YAHWEH
than to place Security in mortals of dust.

It is better to take refuge in YAHWEH
than to place Security in “nobles.”

All nations surrounded me,
but in the name of YAHWEH
I cut them off.

They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of YAHWEH
I cut them off.

They surrounded me like bees,
they blazed like fire among thorns,
but in the name of YAHWEH
I cut them off.

You pushed me hard
to make me fall,

but YAHWEH helped me.

YAHWEH is my strength
and my song,

and He has become
my Rescue.

The sound of celebration and rescue
is in the tents of the Aligned.

“The right hand of YAHWEH
does mighty things.

The right hand of YAHWEH
is raised.

The right hand of YAHWEH
does mighty things.”

I shall not die,
but live,

and recount
the works of YAHWEH.

YAHWEH has disciplined me deeply,
but He has not given me over
to death.

Open to me the gates of Alignment,
that I may enter
and shine-back-to-YAHWEH.

This is the gate of YAHWEH.
The Aligned
enter through it.

I thank You
that You have answered me
and have become my Rescue.

The stone
that the builders rejected
has become
the cornerstone.

This is from YAHWEH.
It is marvelous
in our eyes.

This is the day
YAHWEH has made.

Let us celebrate
and rejoice in it.

YAHWEH, Rescue us! [Hosanna]
We pray.

YAHWEH, cause us to flourish!
We pray.

Blessed is the One
who comes in the name of YAHWEH.

We bless you
from the house of YAHWEH.

YAHWEH is God,
and He has given us light.

Bind the festival sacrifice
with cords
to the horns of the altar.

You are my God,
and I will thank You.

You are my God,
I will lift You up.

Shine-back-to-YAHWEH,
for He is good.

His Persistent-Love

endures to the Eternity.

]]> Psalm 118 John Garland 00:11:13 There are moments when faith feels like it’s not working. When what you trusted begins to fall apart. When what you offered is overlooked. When what you hoped would stand is set aside. Psalm 118 is a prayer for that moment. This ancient song gives voice to those who feel surrounded, pressed, and uncertain if anything is holding. It does not rush past distress. It speaks it. And then, it anchors itself in a deeper truth: “His Persistent-Love endures to the Eternity.” At the center of this Psalm is a surprising declaration: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” In this episode, we explore how Jesus steps into this prayer, becoming the rejected stone who is raised and established by God. And we are invited not to build ourselves up, but to build on Him. What looks rejected is not wasted. What feels like failure is not the end of the story. There are moments when faith feels like it’s not working. When what you trusted begins to fall apart. When what you offered is overlooked. When what you hoped would stand is set aside. Psalm 118 is a prayer for that moment. This ancient song gives voice to those who feel surrounded, pressed, and uncertain if anything is holding. It does not rush past distress. It speaks it. And then, it anchors itself in a deeper truth: “His Persistent-Love endures to the Eternity.” At the center of this Psalm is a surprising declaration: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” In this episode, we explore how Jesus steps into this prayer, becoming the rejected stone who is raised and established by God. And we are invited not to build ourselves up, but to build on Him. What looks rejected is not wasted. What feels like failure is not the end of the story. christian prayer, holy week, jesus cornerstone, rejected stone, psalm 118, faith in suffering, lent, contemplative prayer false full 1 6 d09a3e61-ed03-4676-9371-c3843e547fa4 From Panic to Praise: Psalm 116 Sat, 5 Apr 2025 14:21:51 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/from-panic-to-praise-psalm-116-tp8dCqbs From Panic to Praise: Psalm 116 John Garland 00:39:28 a contemplative meditation on Psalm 116 in three movements. For prayer, rest, and letting go a contemplative meditation on Psalm 116 in three movements. For prayer, rest, and letting go false full 4 5 fe2ef486-47fa-4ec0-a76c-d3b0ec9b1a79 Rescue and Delight Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:18:03 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/rescue-and-delight-yUzWmery Rescue and Delight John Garland 00:14:30 a guided meditation on Psalm 18 (for lying down) for receiving the grace of rescue, the promise of protection, and the encouragement of God's delight a guided meditation on Psalm 18 (for lying down) for receiving the grace of rescue, the promise of protection, and the encouragement of God's delight false full 3 5 2acbcde1-21c7-4732-a105-b961f3fa7f53 Small Boats in a Dark Sea: Contemplation and Inner-Healing Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:14:54 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/small-boats-in-a-dark-sea-contemplation-and-inner-healing-o8etMZrB Small Boats in a Dark Sea: Contemplation and Inner-Healing John Garland 00:40:57 Contemplation, breathing prayer, and receiving God's Spirit. Meditating on rowing through the night, against a headwind, and the hardness of our hearts. Contemplation, breathing prayer, and receiving God's Spirit. Meditating on rowing through the night, against a headwind, and the hardness of our hearts. false full 2 5 2e328767-ee62-4d66-a2a9-12dc6d379fa1 Healing Service: Jars of Messy Water Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:42:52 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-service-jars-of-messy-water-XYUe98pG Healing Service: Jars of Messy Water John Garland 00:43:42 A Recording of a Healing Service. 45 minutes of mantra prayer together, after a meditation on the settling necessary to live the "Hallelujah":) John dumps dirt and debris into a glass of water and swirls it around, lid-on tight, light many of us feel when the world, our experiences, and our mistakes are shaking around inside of our beings while we just try to keep it together. Hallelu-YAH means "to shine with YAHWEH" and how often do we feel opaque, messy, contaminated, or inscrutable? We need to settle. Let the waters within us calm, and all the debris settle, so the light of God can shine through and be magnified. We use these simple prayers to settle. Ramona repeats them as we breathe: I am Your child Take hold of me Mark 5:41 HOSANNA [Save Us!] By Your Love [HESED]. Psalm 109 Rescue my Being [NEPHESH] Heal me with Your Love [HESED] Psalm 6 After a time a silence, we close with the prayer Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6 A Recording of a Healing Service. 45 minutes of mantra prayer together, after a meditation on the settling necessary to live the "Hallelujah":) John dumps dirt and debris into a glass of water and swirls it around, lid-on tight, light many of us feel when the world, our experiences, and our mistakes are shaking around inside of our beings while we just try to keep it together. Hallelu-YAH means "to shine with YAHWEH" and how often do we feel opaque, messy, contaminated, or inscrutable? We need to settle. Let the waters within us calm, and all the debris settle, so the light of God can shine through and be magnified. We use these simple prayers to settle. Ramona repeats them as we breathe: I am Your child Take hold of me Mark 5:41 HOSANNA [Save Us!] By Your Love [HESED]. Psalm 109 Rescue my Being [NEPHESH] Heal me with Your Love [HESED] Psalm 6 After a time a silence, we close with the prayer Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6 false full 1 5 7ea9c68f-0bcd-4a84-ae08-d541303ef61f Grief After the Holidays Fri, 3 Jan 2025 22:47:55 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/grief-after-the-holidays-lGrcZTN2 Grief After the Holidays John Garland 00:14:56 John sits down again with Paul Loring and Celeste Miller to hear about grief after the Holidays, as we get into the rhythms and hopes of the New Year while cleaning up all the decorative images of hope and connection. John also asks them about "meaning-making" this great task of curiosity at the center of healthy grief. John sits down again with Paul Loring and Celeste Miller to hear about grief after the Holidays, as we get into the rhythms and hopes of the New Year while cleaning up all the decorative images of hope and connection. John also asks them about "meaning-making" this great task of curiosity at the center of healthy grief. false full 2 4 12632bbd-cd09-4f2e-a35e-0f6634b4bcf0 How can Grief be Good? Thu, 5 Dec 2024 19:02:09 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/how-can-grief-be-good-gPwQtag6 How can Grief be Good? John Garland 00:19:28 John sits down with Celeste and Paula, two grief counselors, to talk about the confusing nature of grief, the wall we have to walk through, and tangible ways to integrate our losses into our changing identity. We're recording in the Advent season, balancing expectation and joy with the tug of fear, sadness, and mourning. John sits down with Celeste and Paula, two grief counselors, to talk about the confusing nature of grief, the wall we have to walk through, and tangible ways to integrate our losses into our changing identity. We're recording in the Advent season, balancing expectation and joy with the tug of fear, sadness, and mourning. false full 1 4 46a32f5d-04ec-476b-86ed-58dd4d326e8a Enduring the Dark Night Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/enduring-the-dark-night-I8YC8_Ew Enduring the Dark Night John Garland 00:40:43 The Spiritual Dark Night, when we are so desperate for God's presence but we experience only thirst. It may not be a common topic, but vital and predictable. Every follower of Jesus will experience this Desert time, and probably multiple times in our lives. John and Heather talk with therapists and counselors Paula Loring and Celeste Miller about how to endure this horrific time of deep longing. The Spiritual Dark Night, when we are so desperate for God's presence but we experience only thirst. It may not be a common topic, but vital and predictable. Every follower of Jesus will experience this Desert time, and probably multiple times in our lives. John and Heather talk with therapists and counselors Paula Loring and Celeste Miller about how to endure this horrific time of deep longing. false full 3 3 40f7779a-719c-4fff-adbf-18078f1f6d92 Vocation #2: How to actually hear it Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:15:54 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/vocation-2-how-to-actually-hear-it-3xHK8_3L Vocation #2: How to actually hear it John Garland 00:37:48 Heather Creamer returns to discuss the voices and temptations that interfere with our calling, and the posture that leads the the best sacred listening. Heather Creamer returns to discuss the voices and temptations that interfere with our calling, and the posture that leads the the best sacred listening. false full 2 3 20f00e7a-4701-49d2-999c-cdce65561024 What exactly is our Vocation? Tue, 4 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/what-exactly-is-our-vocation-QCrWWZmn What exactly is our Vocation? John Garland 00:28:54 We believe a lot of lies about ourselves... We’ve hear a lot of confusing messagesd We’re lied to, and we lie to ourselves. We mistakenly but easily conflate our worth is what we do. One of our most important beliefs is what we believe about ourselves. We need to believe that we are Called. Heather Creamer and John Garland explore this experience of Calling, this "vocalization of God over us," which we refer to as "vocation." We believe a lot of lies about ourselves... We’ve hear a lot of confusing messagesd We’re lied to, and we lie to ourselves. We mistakenly but easily conflate our worth is what we do. One of our most important beliefs is what we believe about ourselves. We need to believe that we are Called. Heather Creamer and John Garland explore this experience of Calling, this "vocalization of God over us," which we refer to as "vocation." false full 1 3 f581f250-1782-4bc4-bb18-84c36ce995ae Interview with Gilbert Hernandez: Being a Healed Healer Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:52:07 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-gilbert-hernandez-being-a-healed-healer-R8Iluz3X Interview with Gilbert Hernandez: Being a Healed Healer John Garland 00:20:51 We listen to Gilbert Hernandez talk about his experiences receiving healing and transformation, his prayer life, and spiritual lessons from his pet turtle! Gilbert introduces us to the difference between wounds and scars, and the power of directing our own healed hearts into the healing experience of others. Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors: Psalm 139 and Lettuce We listen to Gilbert Hernandez talk about his experiences receiving healing and transformation, his prayer life, and spiritual lessons from his pet turtle! Gilbert introduces us to the difference between wounds and scars, and the power of directing our own healed hearts into the healing experience of others. Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors: Psalm 139 and Lettuce false full 6 2 f61cf31b-cc4b-44ac-aecc-28ff1d8bc77c Interview with Celeste Miller: Grief is Love Sat, 9 Dec 2023 15:15:35 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-celeste-miller-grief-is-love-haWJp7NL Interview with Celeste Miller: Grief is Love John Garland 00:24:28 We listen to Celeste Miller talk about her experience with Grief and Lamentation from her experience as a counselor. Celeste reminds us of the difference between doubt and despair, encourages us in loneliness, and offers a beautiful mediation on the resurrection spirit. Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors: Psalm 22 (reminding us to call out "Why have you forsaken?!" to God) and The Outdoor Christmas Lights ("no matter how long the night, just untangle the light one knot at a time") We listen to Celeste Miller talk about her experience with Grief and Lamentation from her experience as a counselor. Celeste reminds us of the difference between doubt and despair, encourages us in loneliness, and offers a beautiful mediation on the resurrection spirit. Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors: Psalm 22 (reminding us to call out "Why have you forsaken?!" to God) and The Outdoor Christmas Lights ("no matter how long the night, just untangle the light one knot at a time") false full 5 2 a74dad5d-3f14-4e53-aa63-ddb9502bd3ac Interview with Mitzi Moore: Courage to Lament Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:30:18 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-mitzi-moore-courage-to-lament-Rv8Xi2qG Interview with Mitzi Moore: Courage to Lament John Garland 00:19:50 We listen to Mitzi Moore talk about her experience with Lamenting. From her experience of safety and belovedness as a child to her intense experiences of lamentation in community and loneliness, Mitzi introduces us to the power of calling out our laments in a common voice. Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors: Psalm 6 (reminding us to call out "How Long?!" to God) and The Internet (reminding us that good hug is better than a 100 "likes") We listen to Mitzi Moore talk about her experience with Lamenting. From her experience of safety and belovedness as a child to her intense experiences of lamentation in community and loneliness, Mitzi introduces us to the power of calling out our laments in a common voice. Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors: Psalm 6 (reminding us to call out "How Long?!" to God) and The Internet (reminding us that good hug is better than a 100 "likes") false full 4 2 5399e63e-fac8-40b8-8888-a24d2ca63937 Psalm 3 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:50:46 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-3-QsE5TNLY Psalm 3 John Garland 00:11:22 "God I will not be afraid... I belong to You" Psalm 3 is the first prayer in this ancient prayer book, and it begins in a place of overwhelming desperation then powerful comfort in God's protection. "God I will not be afraid... I belong to You" Psalm 3 is the first prayer in this ancient prayer book, and it begins in a place of overwhelming desperation then powerful comfort in God's protection. false full 3 2 5a776e92-dfed-4780-bd8f-551dcacf2d7b Psalm 2 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:55:01 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-2-Lo7AmlSe Psalm 2 John Garland 00:11:48 "God we serve you with reverence. We take refuge in You..." The second part of the ancient "Forward" to the Prayer Book of the Bible, Psalm 2 introduces the Messiah and his sacred relationship with God. "God we serve you with reverence. We take refuge in You..." The second part of the ancient "Forward" to the Prayer Book of the Bible, Psalm 2 introduces the Messiah and his sacred relationship with God. false full 2 2 6826ccf8-b280-4a25-8a31-92ba94c273b2 Psalm 1 Mon, 9 Oct 2023 12:32:24 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-1-HNwwhf_x Psalm 1 John Garland 00:12:14 "God, let us be like trees, planted by Your waters..." This introduction to prayer--the rhythms, characters, and vocabulary of the Spirit: Psalm 1 is the first part of the ancient "Forward" to the Prayer Book of the Bible "God, let us be like trees, planted by Your waters..." This introduction to prayer--the rhythms, characters, and vocabulary of the Spirit: Psalm 1 is the first part of the ancient "Forward" to the Prayer Book of the Bible false full 1 2 8a986cbd-9775-49eb-be90-1772598d8075 Psalm 150 Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:17:56 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-150-gfrmKguf Psalm 150 John Garland 00:07:42 "Everything that has Breath... HalleluYah" The final prayer and homecoming "Everything that has Breath... HalleluYah" The final prayer and homecoming false full 59 1 38d2c8c6-bb5e-4a91-a26f-4db5ea79845d Psalm 149 Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:00:44 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-149-jM7kJDRY Psalm 149 John Garland 00:12:24 "Your Kingdom Come.... HalleluYah"... this is a surprising prayer--just in the middle of this pure praise there is some violent talk about a sword. We discuss what that means and the long tension that resolves. "Your Kingdom Come.... HalleluYah"... this is a surprising prayer--just in the middle of this pure praise there is some violent talk about a sword. We discuss what that means and the long tension that resolves. false full 58 1 ab606db1-b9ad-45ad-8af0-09bb3c9ba5f5 Psalm 148 Tue, 3 Oct 2023 10:54:03 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-148-6xcIwRlb Psalm 148 John Garland 00:10:37 "All Creation sings your Praises. . . HalleluYah!" This homecoming song about how all creation will join the Jubilee Kingdom "All Creation sings your Praises. . . HalleluYah!" This homecoming song about how all creation will join the Jubilee Kingdom false full 57 1 d796969f-ce7e-4f7e-b35a-2017ff5d3b2c Psalm 147 Mon, 2 Oct 2023 11:07:15 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-147-0BwIW8fv Psalm 147 John Garland 00:11:50 "Make our borders SHALOM.... HALLELUYAH" This magnificent prayer of homecoming in the Kingdom "Make our borders SHALOM.... HALLELUYAH" This magnificent prayer of homecoming in the Kingdom false full 56 1 ac7b6c2f-4119-435b-9d2d-ef6c6f225185 Psalm 146 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-146-RDXdYCfy Psalm 146 John Garland 00:09:20 "My Hope is in Yahweh... HalleluYah" The introduction of the Jubilee Kingdom. A Prayer of "Shining Back" to God "My Hope is in Yahweh... HalleluYah" The introduction of the Jubilee Kingdom. A Prayer of "Shining Back" to God false full 55 1 23565b30-bae2-41c0-a832-cc2d691e0e14 Psalm 145 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-145-PhZRR9F0 Psalm 145 John Garland 00:13:38 "God, we praise you!... You lift us up with Grace and Compassion". This Acrostic Poem (a teaching and memorizing tool used to convey the alphabet sounds and the power of the written word) fills us with images of God's power, and sets us up for the place of HalleluYah. "God, we praise you!... You lift us up with Grace and Compassion". This Acrostic Poem (a teaching and memorizing tool used to convey the alphabet sounds and the power of the written word) fills us with images of God's power, and sets us up for the place of HalleluYah. false full 54 1 94959470-933d-483a-b194-bbf43ce1e3c8 Psalm 144 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:53 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-144-lf92_2o3 Psalm 144 John Garland 00:15:48 "God, reach out and rescue me... Bring me Home" This Psalm ends the movement of Psalms that respond to the magnificent intimacy of Psalm 139. After enduring the attacks on our communion with God, there is this experience of full homecoming. "God, reach out and rescue me... Bring me Home" This Psalm ends the movement of Psalms that respond to the magnificent intimacy of Psalm 139. After enduring the attacks on our communion with God, there is this experience of full homecoming. false full 53 1 701c941d-6fc6-4d3c-9ad6-1b2c42c09e8c Psalm 143 Wed, 6 Sep 2023 11:23:28 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-143-Ox28tq54 Psalm 143 John Garland 00:12:45 "God my soul longs for You... in You I take shelter"... We continue this movement of Psalms that leads us through the lonely attacks on our intimacy with God we felt so powerfully in Psalm 139... they are like a deep dive into the final line of the Lord's Prayer. "God my soul longs for You... in You I take shelter"... We continue this movement of Psalms that leads us through the lonely attacks on our intimacy with God we felt so powerfully in Psalm 139... they are like a deep dive into the final line of the Lord's Prayer. false full 52 1 5dabe6b8-a33b-47d8-bab7-27aaa1560bd6 Psalm 142 Tue, 5 Sep 2023 11:27:52 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-142-P2cMfqin Psalm 142 John Garland 00:14:32 "God, You are my refuge... when my spirit feels weak" This Psalm of deep suffering of abandonment comes in the shadow of the beautiful intimacy of Psalm 139... a connection with God that will feel attacked, but this ancient prayer guides us cry out to (and at) God when we fall into the dark cave. "God, You are my refuge... when my spirit feels weak" This Psalm of deep suffering of abandonment comes in the shadow of the beautiful intimacy of Psalm 139... a connection with God that will feel attacked, but this ancient prayer guides us cry out to (and at) God when we fall into the dark cave. false full 51 1 08f451e0-5e7b-4e16-a789-0c2fef3f2862 Psalm 141 Sat, 2 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-141-cpPbW2mL Psalm 141 John Garland 00:17:11 "God, lead me away from temptation... for my eyes are toward you"... we continue in the shadow of Psalm 139's divine intimacy, but explore the attacks that come against that closeness, and return to the uncomfortable idea of "perfect hate" "God, lead me away from temptation... for my eyes are toward you"... we continue in the shadow of Psalm 139's divine intimacy, but explore the attacks that come against that closeness, and return to the uncomfortable idea of "perfect hate" false full 50 1 b59f4e6a-b2f5-47e8-bf86-0ae223463b3b Psalm 140 Fri, 1 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-140-JNvdC2gH Psalm 140 John Garland 00:10:01 "GOD, PROTECT ME FROM THE EVIL ONE... LET ME DWELL IN YOUR PRESENCE" this Psalm begins a movement of 5 prayers that respond to the great, divine intimacy of Psalm 139 with the reality of that intimacy's desperate need for protection... Christians understand these Psalms from the last line of the "Lord's Prayer": deliver us from the evil one "GOD, PROTECT ME FROM THE EVIL ONE... LET ME DWELL IN YOUR PRESENCE" this Psalm begins a movement of 5 prayers that respond to the great, divine intimacy of Psalm 139 with the reality of that intimacy's desperate need for protection... Christians understand these Psalms from the last line of the "Lord's Prayer": deliver us from the evil one false full 49 1 8cbda72c-54ff-42e6-8ecf-4fd2a6e4619a NO COMMENTARY Psalm 135-139 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:41:22 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/no-commentary-psalm-135-139-6PJo7fLA NO COMMENTARY Psalm 135-139 John Garland 00:11:51 For your meditation, we've taken out the commentary so you can simply listen to this ancient movement of the Psalms which leads us from a since of place, through a mantra prayer, into the depths of pain and rage, back up to a promise of love, and into the most intimate prayer of the Messiah's relationship with the Creator--a prayer of invitation and welcome Home. For your meditation, we've taken out the commentary so you can simply listen to this ancient movement of the Psalms which leads us from a since of place, through a mantra prayer, into the depths of pain and rage, back up to a promise of love, and into the most intimate prayer of the Messiah's relationship with the Creator--a prayer of invitation and welcome Home. false full 48 1 a6d40b81-05a1-4837-8b8c-df01594c1b42 Psalms 135-139 WITH COMMENTARY Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:19:16 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalms-135-139-with-commentary-pOFPB78C Psalms 135-139 WITH COMMENTARY John Garland 00:28:00 This is not like any of our other episodes... We explore an entire movement of Psalms, and perhaps the most important movement in the Psalms as we arrive at the Prayer Book's zenith. Gaye and John give commentary to introduce each Psalm, then Ramona prays them for us... the next episode will just be Psalms 135-139 but with our commentary removed for your use in meditative prayer. This is not like any of our other episodes... We explore an entire movement of Psalms, and perhaps the most important movement in the Psalms as we arrive at the Prayer Book's zenith. Gaye and John give commentary to introduce each Psalm, then Ramona prays them for us... the next episode will just be Psalms 135-139 but with our commentary removed for your use in meditative prayer. false full 47 1 55cf5b70-77db-4be9-accc-7281dba496b3 Psalm 134 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-134-EojVfKHf Psalm 134 John Garland 00:08:00 "God who made Heaven and Earth... we bless You"... this is the last of the Pilgrim Songs, the Psalms of Ascent sung the faithful go up to Zion. It is set in the dwelling place of the creator, the full homecoming. "God who made Heaven and Earth... we bless You"... this is the last of the Pilgrim Songs, the Psalms of Ascent sung the faithful go up to Zion. It is set in the dwelling place of the creator, the full homecoming. false full 46 1 7cfbbdc0-45b3-4590-ad9c-28f6fdaaca1f Psalm 133 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:56:34 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-133-_EJ3RQot Psalm 133 John Garland 00:08:38 "God, Anoint us with unity... bless us with life together"... this pilgrim song gives us lovely images of receiving this gift of unity against all the odds of the world. "God, Anoint us with unity... bless us with life together"... this pilgrim song gives us lovely images of receiving this gift of unity against all the odds of the world. false full 45 1 6b773dff-2395-43cd-b7f6-ca1c9a63673f Psalm 132 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-132-5zWR_iPO Psalm 132 John Garland 00:17:11 "God, clothe me in Righteousness; Wrap me in Salvation"... Psalm 132 is the Messianic Psalm that looks back at the historical foundation of the Temple, forward to the Messianic fulfillment, and directly into our communal hearts as pilgrims. "God, clothe me in Righteousness; Wrap me in Salvation"... Psalm 132 is the Messianic Psalm that looks back at the historical foundation of the Temple, forward to the Messianic fulfillment, and directly into our communal hearts as pilgrims. false full 44 1 d6e822ad-9aaf-484a-8ca4-825683e93f6c Psalm 131 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-131-d0CYx_ZV Psalm 131 John Garland 00:15:22 "I give my sould over to Silence; I'm a weaned child resting against my mother"... Psalm 131 is what Gaye calls a Puddle that becomes a Well. One of the Pilgrim songs of a people ascending to Zion. "I give my sould over to Silence; I'm a weaned child resting against my mother"... Psalm 131 is what Gaye calls a Puddle that becomes a Well. One of the Pilgrim songs of a people ascending to Zion. false full 43 1 5c161272-0424-45b4-bbaf-f05d38a1e126 Psalm 130 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-130-DdbxeDDT Psalm 130 John Garland 00:13:58 We continue the "Psalms of Ascent" the songs sung going up to Jerusalem for the celebration of the feasts, and this magnificent prayer holds us from the depths, teaches us the cry for ransom, and holds us in this marvelous image of God's "hesed" love We continue the "Psalms of Ascent" the songs sung going up to Jerusalem for the celebration of the feasts, and this magnificent prayer holds us from the depths, teaches us the cry for ransom, and holds us in this marvelous image of God's "hesed" love false full 42 1 05d88b44-d767-4e4b-908e-0a846e5598f1 Psalm 128-129 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-128-129-ltfRcnEk Psalm 128-129 John Garland 00:18:34 Again TWO "Psalms of Ascent" set right next to each other holding a lot of tension! We'll look at both of these Pilgrim Songs together, and how they hold the deep desire for protection next to the desperate need for healing after trauma. Again TWO "Psalms of Ascent" set right next to each other holding a lot of tension! We'll look at both of these Pilgrim Songs together, and how they hold the deep desire for protection next to the desperate need for healing after trauma. false full 41 1 173878e6-c989-4569-b6fb-b9423d0ecc82 Psalm 127 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-127-q7n6G0tQ Psalm 127 John Garland 00:14:19 this Psalm of Ascents, a pilgrim song sung by the crowds headed to Jerusalem, is a stunning image of responsibility and surrender, parenting and release, productivity and de-centering ourselves to truly see God's power. this Psalm of Ascents, a pilgrim song sung by the crowds headed to Jerusalem, is a stunning image of responsibility and surrender, parenting and release, productivity and de-centering ourselves to truly see God's power. false full 40 1 8e2366e4-4cc2-4c07-8baa-e8c3267f3a99 Psalm 125-126 Wed, 9 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-125-126-anpizVda Psalm 125-126 John Garland 00:17:01 Two more "Psalms of Ascent"--these pilgrim songs are in extreme tension but set together intentionally to guide our spiritual rootedness... the first is a song of Zionistic protection, and the next is about healing after destruction. We hope for protection and hold onto the power of resurrection, and these Psalms guide our hearts toward that depth. Two more "Psalms of Ascent"--these pilgrim songs are in extreme tension but set together intentionally to guide our spiritual rootedness... the first is a song of Zionistic protection, and the next is about healing after destruction. We hope for protection and hold onto the power of resurrection, and these Psalms guide our hearts toward that depth. false full 39 1 545ac59d-fd4d-4f2b-9c20-7eecfa3ee4d3 Psalm 124 Tue, 8 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-124-nAbkAzxo Psalm 124 John Garland 00:12:18 The 5th of these 15 "Psalms of Ascent" the pilgrim songs sung by the caravans headed to the city of gathering and shalom, Jerusalem. The image of the broken bird snare, the release, the escape by God's gracious power is a powerful blessing and anchor of hope. The 5th of these 15 "Psalms of Ascent" the pilgrim songs sung by the caravans headed to the city of gathering and shalom, Jerusalem. The image of the broken bird snare, the release, the escape by God's gracious power is a powerful blessing and anchor of hope. false full 38 1 b80ff506-f3ef-43ad-a29a-498ca13611f4 Psalm 123 Mon, 7 Aug 2023 22:43:41 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-123-aNFB5QHB Psalm 123 John Garland 00:16:52 Psalm 123 is the 4th of the 15 "Psalms of Ascent" the pilgrim songs sung on the way up to Jerusalem for the feasts and festivals... this one is a real favorite of Christians because of the way Mary quotes it in Luke's Gospel... it is a magnificent teacher for the eyes of our hearts Psalm 123 is the 4th of the 15 "Psalms of Ascent" the pilgrim songs sung on the way up to Jerusalem for the feasts and festivals... this one is a real favorite of Christians because of the way Mary quotes it in Luke's Gospel... it is a magnificent teacher for the eyes of our hearts false full 37 1 9c2b8fa1-b032-4925-9145-2a0dee4e3046 Psalm 94 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:16:09 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-94-2DFqyc6_ Psalm 94 John Garland 00:22:38 "Shine forth against the darkness, my God. . . Comfort my anxious soul." This Psalm calls us to an assurance, even in the heavy shadow of oppression and violence. "Shine forth against the darkness, my God. . . Comfort my anxious soul." This Psalm calls us to an assurance, even in the heavy shadow of oppression and violence. false full 36 1 fe21cef0-5342-4ad9-aeb8-e7198db673b7 Psalm 93 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-93-ops2YgX5 Psalm 93 John Garland 00:14:17 "God, you reign over all. . . let us feel your Strength" This brief and powerful prayer affirms the firm establishment, the forever promise, the stability of God's power... such a vital thing to hold onto in the tumult of brokenness. Our bodies and minds need to hold onto this foundation. This lovely prayer comes within a movement of Psalms in which the Enemy [of all stability] is clearly seen and this promise of eternal trust is so vital. "God, you reign over all. . . let us feel your Strength" This brief and powerful prayer affirms the firm establishment, the forever promise, the stability of God's power... such a vital thing to hold onto in the tumult of brokenness. Our bodies and minds need to hold onto this foundation. This lovely prayer comes within a movement of Psalms in which the Enemy [of all stability] is clearly seen and this promise of eternal trust is so vital. false full 35 1 b15ac8ef-bf8f-4de5-b784-7f6b4f346827 Psalm 92 Fri, 9 Jun 2023 11:08:34 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-92-RggGh9mh Psalm 92 John Garland 00:20:48 "God, let me flourish . . . Like a tree in your courtyard." This beautiful Psalm gives us marvelous images of the rhythm and blessing of God's proximity, a glimpse of the Messiah's perspective, and a promise of flourishing. "God, let me flourish . . . Like a tree in your courtyard." This beautiful Psalm gives us marvelous images of the rhythm and blessing of God's proximity, a glimpse of the Messiah's perspective, and a promise of flourishing. false full 34 1 ba416016-8731-494c-9567-632d81ffa37f Psalm 91 Thu, 8 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-91-NtbMD7M2 Psalm 91 John Garland 00:19:14 "We call upon you, God. . . Be our Refuge" This Psalm is one of the most memorized, recited, and adored in the history of humanity. We love its powerful imagery and promise but also we have a strained relationship with it--knowing it as the Psalm that the Satan used to tempt Jesus (Matt 4 and Luke 4). We pray this Psalm within this movement of Psalms, knowing its power, knowing that Jesus rebuffs the false interpretation by quoting Psalm 95, and knowing that the promises have already come true and we can experience their forever resonance. "We call upon you, God. . . Be our Refuge" This Psalm is one of the most memorized, recited, and adored in the history of humanity. We love its powerful imagery and promise but also we have a strained relationship with it--knowing it as the Psalm that the Satan used to tempt Jesus (Matt 4 and Luke 4). We pray this Psalm within this movement of Psalms, knowing its power, knowing that Jesus rebuffs the false interpretation by quoting Psalm 95, and knowing that the promises have already come true and we can experience their forever resonance. false full 33 1 a5ad24f5-06b0-4f04-921f-25c98c399683 Psalm 90 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-90-Q_VzeIak Psalm 90 John Garland 00:20:02 "Teach us to number our days. . . Lord, Give us a Heart of Wisdom" Psalm 90 opens us up to a vision of our own mortality in the light of God's eternal presence. Called a prayer of Moses, it invites both into life rhythms and the 4th Book in the Psalms. "Teach us to number our days. . . Lord, Give us a Heart of Wisdom" Psalm 90 opens us up to a vision of our own mortality in the light of God's eternal presence. Called a prayer of Moses, it invites both into life rhythms and the 4th Book in the Psalms. false full 32 1 6217a131-8fe4-4d7b-a2d7-19be86eab874 Psalm 89 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-89-O_qWh3dQ Psalm 89 John Garland 00:24:28 "Though we carry all of this hurt. . . We hold Your HESED love forever, God." This roller coaster of voices begins with perfect praise, shifts to God's description and promises of the Messiah, and then finally gathers around the Messiah crying out to God in agonizing misery. This Psalm concludes a movement of Psalms that began in 86 and introduces us to the Messiah's heart and life-arch. "Though we carry all of this hurt. . . We hold Your HESED love forever, God." This roller coaster of voices begins with perfect praise, shifts to God's description and promises of the Messiah, and then finally gathers around the Messiah crying out to God in agonizing misery. This Psalm concludes a movement of Psalms that began in 86 and introduces us to the Messiah's heart and life-arch. false full 31 1 3e3fcdf3-894a-4a31-8804-f4706cf21363 Psalm 88 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-88-LkX_5Ezb Psalm 88 John Garland 00:13:44 "YAHWEH I cry out to you. . . through the lonely night." This Psalm comes from the Dark Night of the Soul, the "Desert" time of abandonment and loneliness. We hear the Messiah's voice crying out to God and wonder if there is any hope at all. Yet here is the rhythm of holding on, and continuing to pray, even when everything seems impossible. We find ourselves in the middle of a movement of Psalms that come from the heart and experience of the suffering Messiah. "YAHWEH I cry out to you. . . through the lonely night." This Psalm comes from the Dark Night of the Soul, the "Desert" time of abandonment and loneliness. We hear the Messiah's voice crying out to God and wonder if there is any hope at all. Yet here is the rhythm of holding on, and continuing to pray, even when everything seems impossible. We find ourselves in the middle of a movement of Psalms that come from the heart and experience of the suffering Messiah. false full 30 1 db3f61fa-c1d1-4590-b591-d03dbe364115 Psalm 87 Fri, 2 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-87-fkY_Qmm2 Psalm 87 John Garland 00:14:08 "This one was born there… All our springs are in You" A mystery song about birth, sandwiched between Empires, yet in the City of God. We wonder with this marvelous song... "This one was born there… All our springs are in You" A mystery song about birth, sandwiched between Empires, yet in the City of God. We wonder with this marvelous song... false full 27 1 7535b3ac-0f4e-4e13-99f1-d69a6e6980c6 Psalm 86 Thu, 1 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-86-q2OEkegV Psalm 86 John Garland 00:20:58 "Incline your ear to me YAHWEH... UNITE my heart to your Way". The beautiful Psalm begins a new movement of prayers that are close to the identity, heart, and experiences of the Messiah. The Christian scriptures quote this Psalm as the "Lamb's Song." We will explore some of its many treasures. "Incline your ear to me YAHWEH... UNITE my heart to your Way". The beautiful Psalm begins a new movement of prayers that are close to the identity, heart, and experiences of the Messiah. The Christian scriptures quote this Psalm as the "Lamb's Song." We will explore some of its many treasures. false full 29 1 93c9d10c-5173-42fa-bdc5-015d89cb8884 Psalm 85 Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-85-sKCrfxjq Psalm 85 John Garland 00:19:07 "God of our Salvation. . . Let us hear the footsteps of your Way" Psalm 85 is an overwhelming song of beauty and the fruitful arrival of heaven on earth. Some of the most important words and images in our expressions of faith come together in this prayer as we end a movement of Psalms that began in Psalm 79, leading through desolation, hopelessness, fury, and then a call to Pilgrimage--now we see the fruit of pilgriming with the Messiah. "God of our Salvation. . . Let us hear the footsteps of your Way" Psalm 85 is an overwhelming song of beauty and the fruitful arrival of heaven on earth. Some of the most important words and images in our expressions of faith come together in this prayer as we end a movement of Psalms that began in Psalm 79, leading through desolation, hopelessness, fury, and then a call to Pilgrimage--now we see the fruit of pilgriming with the Messiah. false full 28 1 fad085e1-6cc6-4452-9774-ed0bcf96d18e Psalm 84 Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-84-7l8Q858S Psalm 84 John Garland 00:24:11 "God, Walk with me. . . Let my Heart be your Way." This is a magnificent song of homecoming--we see the birds making a home, and the dry valley transformed into a source of strength. "God, Walk with me. . . Let my Heart be your Way." This is a magnificent song of homecoming--we see the birds making a home, and the dry valley transformed into a source of strength. false full 26 1 58e16df0-8014-43b7-a9ec-05162683ae81 Psalm 83 Mon, 29 May 2023 11:25:04 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-83-TtdlIsHg Psalm 83 John Garland 00:19:13 "Do not be silent God! Do not be still!" How important is it to release our frustration with God?! Instead of pretending, masking, or burying this ancient prayer leads us through the vital heart-process of naming our hurts, fears, and disappointments in the process of sacred healing. "Do not be silent God! Do not be still!" How important is it to release our frustration with God?! Instead of pretending, masking, or burying this ancient prayer leads us through the vital heart-process of naming our hurts, fears, and disappointments in the process of sacred healing. false full 25 1 dc6c9a39-e3b2-4297-b08a-8411c965fb30 Psalm 82 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-82-IuF5_TsS Psalm 82 John Garland 00:18:24 "Arise, God, judge the earth! . . . For You possess all the nations." This brief song focuses on the voice of God furiously calling out the gods, or those who pretend to be gods, for neglecting the needy and vulnerable. It is very different tone than Psalm 81 longing love song, but holds the same desire to satisfy and care. Also, this is a Psalm that Jesus quoted in a moment of enormous tension and threatening violence. We explore how to pray this with Jesus... "Arise, God, judge the earth! . . . For You possess all the nations." This brief song focuses on the voice of God furiously calling out the gods, or those who pretend to be gods, for neglecting the needy and vulnerable. It is very different tone than Psalm 81 longing love song, but holds the same desire to satisfy and care. Also, this is a Psalm that Jesus quoted in a moment of enormous tension and threatening violence. We explore how to pray this with Jesus... false full 24 1 a13134fc-ec38-49f8-a5e9-f4dfb24845f7 Psalm 81 Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-81-4llSI6n9 Psalm 81 John Garland 00:18:24 "God, Help me to listen... Help me to receive your goodness." Psalm 81 is a stunning song that begins with worship and then is mysteriously interrupted by the voice of God. With beautiful and strange images, it is a love song of longing from a God who wants to be heard and known. "God, Help me to listen... Help me to receive your goodness." Psalm 81 is a stunning song that begins with worship and then is mysteriously interrupted by the voice of God. With beautiful and strange images, it is a love song of longing from a God who wants to be heard and known. false full 23 1 81f92b4c-69c1-41d4-b364-4e260ad998f0 Psalm 80 Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-80-jusRJRHI Psalm 80 John Garland 00:15:15 "God, make Your Face shine upon us. . . and we will be saved." Psalm 80 gives us this refrain three times in a meditation on the Shepherd that seems to have abandoned, the vine that seems destroyed forever, and the hope that seems so dim. This Psalm introduces the Messiah's presence, and calls God, "Lord of Armies," a plea for strength and life after the traumatic destruction of Psalm 79... and preparing us for the strange voice in Psalm 81... "God, make Your Face shine upon us. . . and we will be saved." Psalm 80 gives us this refrain three times in a meditation on the Shepherd that seems to have abandoned, the vine that seems destroyed forever, and the hope that seems so dim. This Psalm introduces the Messiah's presence, and calls God, "Lord of Armies," a plea for strength and life after the traumatic destruction of Psalm 79... and preparing us for the strange voice in Psalm 81... false full 22 1 8959c309-561e-4484-8558-1ef54f027e66 Psalm 79 Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-79-fA4imJks Psalm 79 John Garland 00:19:08 "How long, YAHWEH?. . . Forgive us and Save us!" This stands in stark contrast to the end of Psalm 78, where God has chosen Zion and the dwelling of the temple place--now the temple is destroyed and the communal trauma is overwhelming. This is an emotionally very difficult prayer, and an important guide for the broken spirit to continue crying out to God. The echo of "how long" pulls the spirit to continue searching for the Shepherd. "How long, YAHWEH?. . . Forgive us and Save us!" This stands in stark contrast to the end of Psalm 78, where God has chosen Zion and the dwelling of the temple place--now the temple is destroyed and the communal trauma is overwhelming. This is an emotionally very difficult prayer, and an important guide for the broken spirit to continue crying out to God. The echo of "how long" pulls the spirit to continue searching for the Shepherd. false full 21 1 e5251233-5f56-4f63-96ce-6df27ca7c578 Psalm 78 Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-78-3XFtdSKr Psalm 78 John Garland 00:25:14 "God, Let us not forget your works. . . Help us feel your shepherding hand." Psalm 78 is a MASSIVE history, retelling the Exodus but in an interesting form of cycles, and ending at the place of Zion and God's loving presence. This is an important practice of communal memory but also sets us up for the coming emotional (and theological) conflict of what it means to be "chosen" by God. This Psalm also helps us explore what it means to be "Shepherded." "God, Let us not forget your works. . . Help us feel your shepherding hand." Psalm 78 is a MASSIVE history, retelling the Exodus but in an interesting form of cycles, and ending at the place of Zion and God's loving presence. This is an important practice of communal memory but also sets us up for the coming emotional (and theological) conflict of what it means to be "chosen" by God. This Psalm also helps us explore what it means to be "Shepherded." false full 20 1 326a43cb-685e-49e3-bedc-432c365118e5 Psalm 77 Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-77-D4QzIArC Psalm 77 John Garland 00:21:43 "Let me see your Way through the mighty Waters... Help me remember my Song through the Night." Psalm 77 holds the magnificent image of God walking through the overwhelming chaos and turbulence of the Waters. Beginning though, with descriptions of a tortured night, and a failed effort to remember God's presence, this crisis of faith is met with grace, power, and beauty. "Let me see your Way through the mighty Waters... Help me remember my Song through the Night." Psalm 77 holds the magnificent image of God walking through the overwhelming chaos and turbulence of the Waters. Beginning though, with descriptions of a tortured night, and a failed effort to remember God's presence, this crisis of faith is met with grace, power, and beauty. false full 19 1 ea304c6a-ab95-423a-bfda-3879c152e2ee Psalm 76 Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-76-vqxzsTZk Psalm 76 John Garland 00:13:55 "Put the Violence to Sleep, God... Turn our Wrath into Praise." This Psalm is a beautiful response to our desperate need for "vengeance"--when our safety is destroyed and what we love is taken away. The last Psalms bring us to this place of needing to see God's power over everything violent and terrible... and we are left with the image of wrath transformed. "Put the Violence to Sleep, God... Turn our Wrath into Praise." This Psalm is a beautiful response to our desperate need for "vengeance"--when our safety is destroyed and what we love is taken away. The last Psalms bring us to this place of needing to see God's power over everything violent and terrible... and we are left with the image of wrath transformed. false full 18 1 6a6563a1-6ade-46e1-b68e-9b38dd9c0ada Psalm 75 Tue, 16 May 2023 11:02:10 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-75-7eRrUHj_ Psalm 75 John Garland 00:16:40 "We give thanks, Your Name is Near"... When the physical place of nearness is destroyed, there is still the mystery of spiritual closeness. We explore this surprising response to the previous Psalm's description of the Temple's destruction (the symbol of God's nearness) "We give thanks, Your Name is Near"... When the physical place of nearness is destroyed, there is still the mystery of spiritual closeness. We explore this surprising response to the previous Psalm's description of the Temple's destruction (the symbol of God's nearness) false full 17 1 1ac12451-b469-472f-b9e2-556bed6eeb8b Psalm 74 Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-74-HbzbDOlB Psalm 74 John Garland 00:17:14 "Rejection and Ruin surround me... God, let me feel your strength." This Psalm describes the horrifying destruction of the Temple--the place where God feels near... responding to Psalm 73's call to nearness with God, this prayer deals with the overwhelming emotions of that nearness destroyed. We are in a movement of Psalms that teach our spirits and minds how to pray through this struggle and continue asking God to "step toward the Irreparable Ruin" "Rejection and Ruin surround me... God, let me feel your strength." This Psalm describes the horrifying destruction of the Temple--the place where God feels near... responding to Psalm 73's call to nearness with God, this prayer deals with the overwhelming emotions of that nearness destroyed. We are in a movement of Psalms that teach our spirits and minds how to pray through this struggle and continue asking God to "step toward the Irreparable Ruin" false full 16 1 dd984831-772b-46fb-9624-e6dc83ad6705 Psalm 73 Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-73-WE_hDJoG Psalm 73 John Garland 00:13:58 "Take the bitterness from my heart God. Fill it with your Goodness..." This Psalm opens Book 3 of the prayer book with a way of looking at our hearts, the temptations they face, and an audacious way of presenting them to God. This prayer is beautifully confessional in a world of arrogance and violence. "Take the bitterness from my heart God. Fill it with your Goodness..." This Psalm opens Book 3 of the prayer book with a way of looking at our hearts, the temptations they face, and an audacious way of presenting them to God. This prayer is beautifully confessional in a world of arrogance and violence. false full 15 1 d4f71b1c-2e9f-46b7-9e4f-43da1fed9525 Psalm 72 Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-72-6fjmvlsJ Psalm 72 John Garland 00:17:20 "Let your Kingdom come, God. Let your Justice be done..." This is an Upside-down Coronation Song, celebrating the King of the Kingdom of God. We talk briefly about the ancient word "mishpat" translated as judgment, justice, and God's will being done. "Let your Kingdom come, God. Let your Justice be done..." This is an Upside-down Coronation Song, celebrating the King of the Kingdom of God. We talk briefly about the ancient word "mishpat" translated as judgment, justice, and God's will being done. false full 14 1 47e6d763-fd8d-481c-b6b7-71fa97a2baa9 Psalm 71 Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-71-4jCFZN0t Psalm 71 John Garland 00:14:12 "Revive me my God. Bring me up from the depths..." This prayer weaves together cries for rescue with adoring praise, begging to not be abandoned and seeking righteousness. It also unveils a promise of resurrection. "Revive me my God. Bring me up from the depths..." This prayer weaves together cries for rescue with adoring praise, begging to not be abandoned and seeking righteousness. It also unveils a promise of resurrection. false full 13 1 fd1d9bca-33bf-48a5-b820-320da90f44da Psalm 70 Tue, 9 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-70-DivS_or_ Psalm 70 John Garland 00:11:59 Hurry to Save ME, LORD. . . Turn SHAME into PRAISE. Psalm 70 is a brief prayer between two massive prayers of messianic suffering. This prayer teaches our spirits to praise through shame. Hurry to Save ME, LORD. . . Turn SHAME into PRAISE. Psalm 70 is a brief prayer between two massive prayers of messianic suffering. This prayer teaches our spirits to praise through shame. false full 12 1 40116a82-2b69-4da1-af9b-8d7e76939407 Psalm 69 Mon, 8 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-69-DxJthRgZ Psalm 69 John Garland 00:19:18 Hear Me God... Deliver me from drowning. Psalm 69 is quoted in all of the Gospels--a prayer overwhelmed by the Messiah's voice in utter suffering. This song teaches us to cry out, to curse, to pray fully with Jesus, and to turn into the communion of faith and praise through trauma. Hear Me God... Deliver me from drowning. Psalm 69 is quoted in all of the Gospels--a prayer overwhelmed by the Messiah's voice in utter suffering. This song teaches us to cry out, to curse, to pray fully with Jesus, and to turn into the communion of faith and praise through trauma. false full 11 1 6eac162c-fb3e-4441-85f9-b51d32473c54 Psalm 68 Fri, 5 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-68-fEqS4HJ1 Psalm 68 John Garland 00:19:00 God, make a Home for the Lonely... Almighty, make a way through the desert. This is a "Trauma Praise" song. This ancient prayer is flipping the experiences of military might and power, and guiding hurt people into turning all of the horrible memories and devastation into an experience of praise. The fantastical images and allusions are somewhat intimidating and require quite a bit of trust to let our spirits stir together all of the rage, praise, fear, and hope. God, make a Home for the Lonely... Almighty, make a way through the desert. This is a "Trauma Praise" song. This ancient prayer is flipping the experiences of military might and power, and guiding hurt people into turning all of the horrible memories and devastation into an experience of praise. The fantastical images and allusions are somewhat intimidating and require quite a bit of trust to let our spirits stir together all of the rage, praise, fear, and hope. false full 10 1 11d5be3d-dd3a-420d-90ff-ed1a065f3f52 Psalm 67 Thu, 4 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-67-vfHm__s2 Psalm 67 John Garland 00:16:00 May your face SHINE upon us... Savior, Show us your Way. Psalm 67 is a brief but very rich pure praise song in a movement of full praise after some long prayer movements of thirst and desperation. This Psalm explodes with imagery for the early Christian church, and Paul's dangerous journeys across cultural and nation barriers. To get into some of the "nations" talk of this song, it's probably helpful to take a perspective outside citizenship within one of the most powerful nations in history and instead tuck your spirit in among the voices of a tribal nation-state surrounded by the shadows of enormous political entities. Today, also, we go on a little tour of some of the most important words in Hebrew scripture... we also begin to talk about the "fear" of God (which is less of an emotional state and more of a transformational experience.) May your face SHINE upon us... Savior, Show us your Way. Psalm 67 is a brief but very rich pure praise song in a movement of full praise after some long prayer movements of thirst and desperation. This Psalm explodes with imagery for the early Christian church, and Paul's dangerous journeys across cultural and nation barriers. To get into some of the "nations" talk of this song, it's probably helpful to take a perspective outside citizenship within one of the most powerful nations in history and instead tuck your spirit in among the voices of a tribal nation-state surrounded by the shadows of enormous political entities. Today, also, we go on a little tour of some of the most important words in Hebrew scripture... we also begin to talk about the "fear" of God (which is less of an emotional state and more of a transformational experience.) false full 9 1 10eae5d2-c6e5-42d0-9ff5-945f4609351c Psalm 66 Wed, 3 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-66-BiwTgfxY Psalm 66 John Garland 00:17:32 "I come and see. I come and hear. How awesome are your works" The beautiful praise Psalm is a full sensory opening and remembering and turning toward a love and God who never turns from us. "I come and see. I come and hear. How awesome are your works" The beautiful praise Psalm is a full sensory opening and remembering and turning toward a love and God who never turns from us. false full 8 1 7fc6258f-f138-4f29-ae60-0026501e9250 Psalm 65 Tue, 2 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-65-QDBX62YR Psalm 65 John Garland 00:20:02 "God, You are my Trust You nourish me with streams of water" Psalm 65 begins a movement of pure Praise Psalms, after a long and deep thirst, and pleading for rescue over the last 23 prayers, we are led to a powerful experience of nourishment and connection "God, You are my Trust You nourish me with streams of water" Psalm 65 begins a movement of pure Praise Psalms, after a long and deep thirst, and pleading for rescue over the last 23 prayers, we are led to a powerful experience of nourishment and connection false full 7 1 e0ed2239-024c-4060-af8a-4f19d24b3167 Psalm 64 Mon, 1 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-64-pN4hk5KA Psalm 64 John Garland 00:15:08 "In a World full of attacks and lies, God, flow through us" Psalm 64 is a shoot-out! reprising this long movement of Psalms (49-62) begging for refuge, we have this show-down between the attacking lies and God's word. We discuss here the root of the ancient Hebrew word "to shoot" and its relationship with "God's guiding truth" "In a World full of attacks and lies, God, flow through us" Psalm 64 is a shoot-out! reprising this long movement of Psalms (49-62) begging for refuge, we have this show-down between the attacking lies and God's word. We discuss here the root of the ancient Hebrew word "to shoot" and its relationship with "God's guiding truth" false full 6 1 7f4b5097-139b-4c15-90ae-aa74566a150c Psalm 63 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-63-bZyLwcq3 Psalm 63 John Garland 00:15:24 "My soul clings to You Your HESED is better than life" Psalm 63 is a summary of this long movement of thirst, thirst transformed into praise, and desperate pleading for rescue that we've experienced over the last 20 Psalms. It leads us in beautiful images of confession, clinging, and being held. "My soul clings to You Your HESED is better than life" Psalm 63 is a summary of this long movement of thirst, thirst transformed into praise, and desperate pleading for rescue that we've experienced over the last 20 Psalms. It leads us in beautiful images of confession, clinging, and being held. false full 5 1 7d85ea1f-a927-4af8-95f8-0c53b8c1593b Psalm 62 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-62-GVM7nFUK Psalm 62 John Garland 00:18:06 "My Soul, wait in silence only for God My God, I pour my heart out to you" This Psalm addresses both the soul AND God, while looking squarely at all the powerful spiritual distractions of violent destruction, attacks, lies, and economic temptations! This Psalm ends the movement of prayers begging for refuge and salvation that began back in Psalm 49 "My Soul, wait in silence only for God My God, I pour my heart out to you" This Psalm addresses both the soul AND God, while looking squarely at all the powerful spiritual distractions of violent destruction, attacks, lies, and economic temptations! This Psalm ends the movement of prayers begging for refuge and salvation that began back in Psalm 49 false full 4 1 eaa74c68-459e-4df0-9ffd-ea50749609e3 Psalm 61 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-61-cVHcXgRO Psalm 61 John Garland 00:13:06 "Our hearts are faint and far away Bring us home into your love, truth, and eternity" Psalm 61 is a tender, affectionate, and hopeful plea for refuge. "Our hearts are faint and far away Bring us home into your love, truth, and eternity" Psalm 61 is a tender, affectionate, and hopeful plea for refuge. false full 3 1 abd7feb7-93d3-4bf8-9dd0-78bd0989997d Psalm 60 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-60-OgBXXsaE Psalm 60 John Garland 00:18:18 "When Rejection Besieges Us, and the World Shakes Rescue us, God. Restore Us." Psalm 60 is a terrified and pained Psalm, that also includes a response from the voice of God! then a very human response of doubt and fear of rejection, leading into a pleading for refuge "When Rejection Besieges Us, and the World Shakes Rescue us, God. Restore Us." Psalm 60 is a terrified and pained Psalm, that also includes a response from the voice of God! then a very human response of doubt and fear of rejection, leading into a pleading for refuge psalms, mourning, prayer, psalm 60 false full 2 1 8693c6d5-193c-4cad-8b17-32670c0be2c0 Psalm 59 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:32:01 +0000 johnchristophergarland@gmail.com (John Garland) https://prayers-that-bring-us-home.simplecast.com/episodes/psalm-59-zZaokrx6 Psalm 59 John Garland 00:17:29 Exploring this desperate, terrified, and nightmarish prayer that turns toward refuge--moving from Night to Morning. Exploring this desperate, terrified, and nightmarish prayer that turns toward refuge--moving from Night to Morning. false full 1 1