Today’s Reflection
When faced with adversity, seeking God becomes an intentional choice to align our hearts with God’s. It is also an act of humility, recognizing that our understanding is limited, that we need the guidance of the One who holds the bigger picture. The promise that God is near resonates with the assurance that even in the darkest moments, God’s presence is a source of comfort and strength.
—Osheta Moore, “Seek the Lord,” in Disciplines 2025 (Upper Room Books, 2024)
Today’s Question
How is your soul thirsting for God this season? How can you create time and space to seek God? [questions from Osheta Moore in Disciplines 2025] Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near.
—Isaiah 55:6 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
God, open our eyes to the presence of Christ and equip us to follow boldly where he is leading. Amen. [prayer by J. Dana Trent in Disciplines 2025]
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Lectionary Readings
- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
- Psalm 125
- James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
- Mark 7:24-37
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3 Comments
I am very aware of God’s ever presence, I start the day with New Every Morning. Thank You, Lord. Off on a trip to the area where I lived for the first 14 yers of my life. Don’t get there often. Will drive through notch between Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak to the town where I was born. Then on to the city where I went to high school. Learned German there and that opened a life long ever widening experience with the area where my family came from. Thank You, Lord.
I feel like I am in a season of wilderness. Dark night of the soul thing. Since reporting the bullying incidents, things have gotten worse at work. I have been sort of not doing much in the way of spiritual things. I need to pray about my next step. I covet your prayers.
Prayers for Ally. I am also in need of prayer and God’s love and guidance. Megan blew up at me on Monday and she is moving out. In the meantime she continues to live in my house and use the resources but refuses to do any of her chores. She immediately called her dad and demanded he buy a house instead of trying to stand on her own two feet and supporting herself. She refuses to speak to me. I am very hurt.
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