Meditation
So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God’s chosen? Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ’s love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:
They kill us in cold blood because they hate you.
We’re sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.
Romans 8:31-39 (The Message)
Breath Prayer
O Loving Creator of the universe,
Blessed are all who put their trust in You!
They bless the world.
Psalm 84, excerpt (Psalms for Praying, from "An Invitation to Wholeness by Nan C. Merrill)
Thoughts for personal prayers
- Thanksgiving for the ways God has touched our lives recently.
- Health and safety of others and ourselves (add specifics).
- What concerns you most in your life right now?
Have we listened after we have prayed?
Did you know that our scripture this month is one of this church’s Core Scriptures? As you read it, think about what it means to you to be a member of a church where this scripture, in particular, is part of the Church’s “way of being.”
Journaling prompt
First thoughts upon awakening. Remember, this journal is yours. No one is supposed to read this journal other than you. Recording our first thoughts upon awakening is a powerful tool to see where our “heads” start first thing. Where our first thoughts start, our day will often follow. [This means you need to keep your journal next to your bed!]
Please let me know if you would like a Journal. We have quite a few that have been donated.
As always, I am happy to talk with you by phone or in person.