When I kept silent... Psalm 32

Published: March 1, 2017, 1:02 a.m.

b'In this episode we look at\\u2026\\n\\nhow this passage resonates with folks who have been in the closet\\na message of hope for those who feel shame\\nthe importance of naming our sins, of bringing are shame out into the light\\nwhat sin is and what it isn\\u2019t\\nwhat to do\\xa0after your sins are forgiven\\nhow this passage relates to folks working in solidarity with queer people\\na special announcement\\xa0about\\xa0Walking Toward Resurrection (learn more at\\xa0https://www.queertheology.com/resurrection/)\\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget, if you want to dive deeper into queer theology, Sanctuary Collective \\u2014 our online community + premium resources \\u2014 is just for you! Learn more and sign up at\\xa0https://www.queertheology.com/sanctuary-collective\\nRead the transcript (PDF)\\nPsalm 32\\n\\nBlessed is the one\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0whose transgressions are forgiven,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0whose sins are covered.\\nBlessed is the one\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0whose sin the Lord does not count against them\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0and in whose spirit is no deceit.\\n\\n\\n\\xa0When I kept silent,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0my bones wasted away\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0through my groaning all day long.\\n\\xa0For day and night\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0your hand was heavy on me;\\nmy strength was sapped\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0as in the heat of summer.\\n\\n\\nThen I acknowledged my sin to you\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0and did not cover up my iniquity.\\nI said, \\u201cI will confess\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0my transgressions to the Lord.\\u201d\\nAnd you forgave\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0the guilt of my sin.\\n\\n\\nTherefore let all the faithful pray to you\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0while you may be found;\\nsurely the rising of the mighty waters\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0will not reach them.\\nYou are my hiding place;\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0you will protect me from trouble\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0and surround me with songs of deliverance.\\n\\n\\nI will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.\\nDo not be like the horse or the mule,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0which have no understanding\\nbut must be controlled by bit and bridle\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0or they will not come to you.\\nMany are the woes of the wicked,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0but the Lord\\u2019s unfailing love\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0surrounds the one who trusts in him.\\n\\n\\nRejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0sing, all you who are upright in heart!\\n\\nThe post When I kept silent\\u2026 \\u2013 Psalm 32 appeared first on Queer Theology.'