Adapted from Psalm 24

The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it,

the world, and those who live in it;

for he has founded it on the seas,

and established it on the rivers.

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?

And who shall stand in his holy place?

Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,

who do not lift up their souls to what is false,

and do not swear deceitfully.

Adapted from Psalm 119:9,11,105

“How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.”

“I have hidden your word in my heart,

That I might not sin against you.”

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet,

And a light unto my path.” Almighty God, lead us through our questions today with your powerful word.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill (NIV, adapted for liturgical use)

Adapted from Psalm 142

Leader: With my voice I cry to You, Lord; I pour out my complaint; I tell my trouble before You.

People: When my spirit faints within me, I cry to You, Lord; for You are my refuge. Attend to my cry, so that I may praise Your name.

I lay before You my sin, my hope, my failing and my ambition, and I lift to You my heart for guidance and cleansing.

Leader: Let us exalt You, O God and King; we will praise Your name.

People:  Every day we will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever

(ESV, significantly excerpted and adapted for liturgical use)

Adapted from Psalm 119:9-16

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.

I seek you with all my heart;

do not let me stray from your commands.

I have hidden your word in my heart

that I might not sin against you.

Praise be to you, Lord;

teach me your decrees.

With my lips I recount

 all the laws that come from your mouth.

I rejoice in following your statutes

as one rejoices in great riches.

I meditate on your precepts

and consider your ways.

I delight in your decrees;

I will not neglect your word.