Psalm 133 Prayer Guide

Try entering into prayer with this three-part rhythm: Part 1 Become present to the presence of God: Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend. (Psalm 5:3 The Message). Pause in silence before God. Practice breathing slowly and deeply. As you inhale, invite the Holy Spirit to fill every part of your being- your body, mind, imagination, affections and emotions. As you exhale, release any burdens you are carrying into this time of prayer. Repeat this breathing prayer until you have brought your whole self -‘as is’ -before the presence of God. Part 2 Slowly read Psalm 133 out loud in two translations: (for an audio version click here) 1 (NIV) How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. 1 (NLT) How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. 3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting. Pray Psalm 133 back to God: “Father, it is so very good when unity prevails where bitterness once held sway. It is so very good when the oil of humility anoints those gathered in your name. It is so very good when sister, brother, mother, father, find common ground, when our fellowship is blessed by the peace of your Spirit.” (Endless Grace, by Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt: Psalm 133). Where is this supernatural unity most needed in your world? Pray Psalm 133 into these places now. The psalms were originally written as lyrics, as prayers set to music. Throughout the history of Israel and the church, the people of God have sung the psalms. Song invites us to internalize the Word of God with the whole self- body, mind, imagination, emotions and affections. Take time to listen to a version of Psalm 133 set to music. Try taking the psalm song with you into your day.