eat this scroll

Opening Prayer: Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.  I will keep your law continually, forever and ever, and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. (Psalm 119:41-48)

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:9-3:11

Journal: What word has God given you lately?  What scroll has he given you to eat and digest and then share with those in your world.  What is your life message?  How are you sharing it?

Reflection:

you must first eat the scroll

you must taste its sweetness

you must be filled with its life

before you can have anything

of real value

to offer the world

you must receive his words

before you can ever truly

speak his words

you must live his message

before you can ever really

give his message

it makes me wonder

why i get it so backwards

all too often

Prayer

Closing Prayer: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. (Psalm 119:103-104)