pause Be still. Inhale a breath of love and know that God is very near. listen “This is the basis for judgment: The light came into the world, and people loved darkness more than the light, for their actions are evil. All who do wicked things hate the light and...
pause Jesus says to us, “Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) What are you carrying that you need to unload? Imagine that you are holding it in your hands. In your mind, place what you...
pause Come. Come to the well of God’s Word and draw from the source of hope, inspiration, and courage that only God can give us through the Love of Jesus Christ. listen Jesus and his followers went into Capernaum. Immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and started teaching....
pause Stop! Listen. Can you hear it? God is calling you. Probably not by words in your ear or by writing in a letter or by signs seen by your eyes – Instead, God calls to you through the rhythm of your life, through the love of people who...
listen After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” When King...
pause Approach God with quiet, gentle movements. Refuse to be “loud” and eager to do the talking. Come ready to bow down . . . and listen . . . and find purpose, as one who remembers what it is to be less than holy. listen Therefore, if there is...
Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual loving kindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
O Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness. Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight in doing your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Gracious Lord, thank you for giving us strength in these times and the reminder that your ever comforting Love is in endless supply to us. Amen
Gracious Lord, Thank you for your endless mercy and love. Make our hearts ever grateful for these gifts. Amen.
