Listen: “I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, because of all that the Lord has done for us, and the great favor to the house of Israel that he has shown them according to his mercy, according to the abundance of his steadfast love.” (Isaiah 63:7) Reflect: […]
ROL: Comfort
Listen: Choose one of the following Scriptures for Lectio divina: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV) […]
ROL: Rejoicing
Listen: “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vine, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be joyful in God my […]
ROL: Grieving
Listen: Please choose one of the following scriptures for Lectio Divina: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18 NRSV) “When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. 34 He said, “Where have you laid him?” They […]
ROL: Confession/Repentance
Listen “Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.” (Acts 3:19 NRSV) “If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9 NRSV) Reflect The tide was coming in that morning as I strolled the […]
ROL: Listening to God
Listen: “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28 NRSV) “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all […]
ROL: Worship
Listen: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6 NRSV) “But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father is seeking such as his worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship him […]
ROL: Truth
Listen: “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place” (Ephesians 6:14) “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” ( John 14:6) Reflect: Truth Has No Shades or Versions Truth is […]
ROL: Forgiveness
Listen: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV Reflect: How do we forgive, except by concentrating on the kindness and compassion of Jesus, and being grateful for the price he paid? On Monday, a friend sent me the verse ‘Take courage. It is […]