A Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 67 from Nan Merrill’s book Psalms for Praying

Experience stillness and in the quiet hear what God is offering from these rich and hope-filled words

The Beloved is gracious to us,

a loving Presence within us;

The Radiant One shines in us,

O, that Love’s Way would be lived

throughout the earth,

Love’s abiding power embraced

by all nations.

May the people ever rejoice in You

Singing songs of appreciation

for all that You, O Beloved,

freely give to us.

Let the nations listen and heed;

we are called to live with

integrity and justice.

For You, O Blessed Counsellor, will

guide every nation on earth

as the leaders and people open

their hearts and respond.

Abandoning ourselves into the 

Heart of Love,

we need not worry or fret; for

Love’s grace abides wherever we are,

In Love let us make our home.