Opening Prayer: Father, you are full of compassion, I commit
and commend myself unto you, in whom I am, and live, and know. Be the goal of my pilgrimage, and my Rest by
the way. Let my soul take refuge from
the crowding turmoil of worldly thoughts beneath the shadow of your wings; let
my heart, this sea of restless waves, find peace in you, O God. Amen. ~St. Augustine
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7
Journal: What words or images in the Psalm today bring
something to life within you? Why? Where is God calling you to trust? To enjoy safe pasture? To delight yourself in him? Where is he calling you not to fret?
Reflection:
Without solitude it is virtually impossible to live
a spiritual life. Solitude begins with a
time and place for God, and Him alone.
If we really believe not only that God exists but also that He is
actively present in our lives—healing, teaching, and guiding—we need to set
aside time and space to give Him our undivided attention. (Making All
Things New by Henri J.M. Nouwen)
Prayers
Closing Prayer: Listen to God’s words of affection: “Don't
fret your way through life, but instead trust in me, dwell in the land I have
given you, enjoy the safe pasture that only I can provide, delight in me and I
will give you the desires of your heart—because to delight in me IS
the deepest desire of your heart.”
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