resurrected

Opening Prayer: Risen Jesus, the women went to the tomb that first Easter morning, fully expecting to find you there, but you had risen.  And now, Risen One, you are likely to show up at the times, and in the places, we least expect it.  During this season of Eastertide, help us to be alert and attentive to however, wherever, and whenever you might choose to show up.  Amen.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Journal: How are you remaining open and attentive to however, wherever, and whenever the risen Jesus might choose to show up?

Reflection:

     resurrected

a road

a beach

a locked room

there is no telling

how or where or when

you might show up next

you are wild and free

not bound by expectations

not coerced by demands

you will not be

controlled or contained

you cannot be

conjured or contrived

nor will you

be manipulated

you come and go

as you please 

all we can do

is stay ready

open and alert

to however

and wherever

and whenever

you might choose

to show up

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, that you are alive!  Therefore, help us to look for you in all the areas of our hearts and lives, for we can never tell when—or where or how—you might show up.  Amen.