Let the words that flow from my mouth
and the thoughts I allow to occupy my mind
please you, GOD,
for you are my rock and my defender.
LUKE 2:19 (CEB)
Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Deep contemplation of what God says and does is worth the energy to do it.
DAILY FODDER
How important is contemplation in your life? How do you arrange for space to engage in regular contemplation of God's actions and words?
PRAYER
Gracious God, thank you for defending me. Forgive me for my failure to give it all a second thought. Teach me to meditate and noodle on your words, activity, presence, and being. I know that's a lot to ask for my short attention span but I'm trusting the Spirit to do what can be done. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
