To Those Who Came Before Me – Dec. 11, 2020
To those who came before me in seasons long ago,To those who are the loved-ones that I have yet to know,To those whose noble names I bear, whose light within me burns,To them in gratitude shall my heart be turned.To those whose lives of courage prepared the way for me,Whose works became my heritage, whose […]
I Heard Your Call – Nov. 12. 2020
Lord Jesus Christ,You were poorand in distress, a captive and forsaken as I am.You know all man’s troubles;You abide with mewhen all men fail me;It is your will that I should know youand turn to you.Lord, I heard you call and follow;Help me. –Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison
Draw Me to Yourself – Oct. 16, 2020
In this momentdraw me to yourself, Lord,and make me awarenot so much of what I’ve given as of all I have receivedand so have yet to share.Send me forthin power and gladnessand with great courageto live out in the worldwhat I pray and profess,that, in sharing,I may do justice,make peace,grow in love,enjoy myself,other people,and your […]
Let Wonder Have Its Way with Me – Oct. 15, 2020
O God, your gracious Spiritmoves over the mysteries of living and dyingand is strangely present to mein the falling leaves,the call of wild geese,a child’s birth,the light in a friend’s eyes,the sudden lifting of the heart,and the deep longing which brings me to you now.Make me aware of your presencethat wonder may have its way […]
