Tuesday 8 February 2022

Today is Tuesday the 8th of February, in the fifth week of Ordinary time.
One Hope Project sings, 'Where The Lord Dwells'.

Today's reading is from the First Book of Kings.
1 Kings 8:22-23,27-30
Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, 'O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, 'But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Have regard to your servant's prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day towards this house, the place of which you said, "My name shall be there", that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays towards this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray towards this place; O hear in heaven your dwelling-place; heed and forgive.

Today, we return to Jerusalem and the dedication of the Temple. We enter an intimate scene of Solomon in prayer. Notice how he stands and spreads out his hands upwards to heaven. How does the position you adopt, take you deeper in prayer?

Can you describe yourself as one 'who walks with God with all your heart'? Spend some time reflecting on your journey with God.

As this passage is read again, listen for words that describe the greatness and majesty of God. How does this make you feel?

'O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open' What prayer plea is in your heart today? Ask God, in his mercy, to both see and hear your cry today.


Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.