Come to Stillness: Take a few minutes to allow your mind and heart to
be still before God.
Opening Prayer: Lord God, give me open hands and not clenched
fists as I walk with you and for you in the midst of this day— that I might be
able to live with a true sense of freedom from the need to grasp desperately
for love and value from those I come into contact with. For Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Scripture Reading for the Day: Romans 7:14-25
Reading for Reflection:
It is a long spiritual
journey of trust, for behind each fist, another one is hiding, and sometimes
the process seems endless. Much has
happened in your life to make all those fists, and at any hour of the day or
night you might find yourself clenching your fists again out of fear. (With
Open Hands by Henri J. M. Nouwen)
Reflection and Listening: silent and written
Prayer: for the church, for others, for myself
Prayer: for the church, for others, for myself
Closing Prayer: To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do
not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you
remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for
help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place. Amen.
(Psalm 28:1-2)
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