journey

Opening Prayer: Thank you, O Lord, that every step in our journey is under your watchful love and care.  Thank you that you are even able to use the hard and chaotic stretches to make us more and more like Jesus.  Amen.   

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Journal: What is God saying to you through the scriptures today?  Which of these vignettes can you relate to most?  Write your own little part of Psalm 107.  End it with, “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. He…”

Reflection: Some were so busy trying to become themselves that they forgot that the whole point of the spiritual journey was to forget themselves and become more like Jesus.  So they turned to him in stillness and in trust, and surrendered themselves to his loving care.  They had no idea exactly where it would lead or what it would look like, but they knew it was the path to peace and joy and freedom, finally allowing them to love, instead of worrying about being loved.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.  For he is more patient and loving and kind with us that we could ever deserve; turning the lights on for us slowly, over time, because he realizes that we could not handle, or live, the truth all at once. —Jim Branch, August 22, 2020

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord.  Amen.