Opening Prayer: Thank you, O Lord, that you care enough to draw us into your great heart of love. What a gift! Give us the wisdom and the grace to receive that gift each day. Amen.
Scripture: John 6:44
Journal: How did God first draw your heart to himself.? How has God been drawing you lately? What is your response?
Reflection: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:44)
Why me, O Lord?
Why did you choose to lay
your hand of love on me? Why did you
give me this amazing life? Why did you
grace me with deep intimacy and love?
Why do you continually draw your mouth close to my ear and whisper words
of delight and affection? Why did you
give me this beautiful and loving and incredible woman to share my life and
love with? Why did you give me such
wonderful children, and now grandchildren, to love and be loved by? Why did you bless me with deep, rich
friendships and vibrant, life-giving ministry over the last 45 years?
And why on earth do you
desire relationship with me in the first place?
Why do you allow me to share your very life? Why do you choose to actually live your life
in and through me? Why do you allow me
the intimacy and the privilege of sharing in your suffering? Why do you want me to live in ecstatic union
with you?
Why me, O Lord, why me?
Pray
Closing Prayer: It’s you, Lord; it’s all you. You are the drawer, the romancer, the pursuer. Draw our hearts to yourself this day and every day. Amen.
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