Lectio
“And you have given me the protection of your salvation. And your right hand sustains me. And your discipline has corrected me unto the end. And your discipline itself will teach me. You have expanded my footsteps under me, and my tracks have not been weakened.” (Psalm 17:36-37)
Meditatio
- “You have given me the protection of your salvation”: Meditate on the assurance that God’s salvation is your ultimate protection. Reflect on the security and peace that comes from knowing that you are saved by His grace.
- “Your right hand sustains me”: Meditate on how the Lord’s strength upholds you in all circumstances. His right hand symbolises power and support, guiding you and holding you up when you feel weak or uncertain.
- “Your discipline has corrected me unto the end”: Meditate on the importance of divine discipline in your life. Though it may be difficult at times, it is through His loving correction that you are guided towards righteousness and eternal life.
- “Your discipline itself will teach me”: Meditate how God’s discipline is not only corrective but also instructive. It shapes your character and understanding, leading you to a deeper knowledge of His will and ways.
- “You have expanded my footsteps under me, and my tracks have not been weakened”: Meditate on how God enlarges your path, making it stable and secure. He ensures that your journey is steady, even through difficult and uncertain times.
Oratio
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the protection of Your salvation, which shields me from all harm. Your strong hand sustains me, and I trust in Your strength. I am grateful for Your discipline, even when it is hard to endure, for I know it is Your love guiding me to a better path. Teach me through Your correction, and help me to walk steadfastly in the way You have prepared for me. Keep my footsteps firm and my path straight, that I may not falter in my journey towards You. Amen.
Contemplatio
- Contemplate God’s Sustaining Presence: Rest in the awareness that God’s right hand is always upholding you, no matter the challenges you face. Allow this truth to bring peace and assurance to your heart.
- Reflect on the Gift of Discipline: Consider the ways the Lord’s discipline has guided you and shaped your life. Contemplate how His loving correction is a sign of His deep care for your soul, leading you to greater holiness.
Actio
- Embrace God’s Guidance: In moments of difficulty or correction, choose to embrace God’s discipline as a loving guide rather than resisting it. Trust that He is leading you to a better place.
- Strengthen Your Path: Seek to reinforce your spiritual journey by deepening your prayer life, staying close to the sacraments, and aligning your actions with God’s will, ensuring that your footsteps remain firm.
- Rest in God’s Protection: Whenever you feel anxious or uncertain, remind yourself of God’s promise of protection and salvation, and find peace in His sustaining hand.
