You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
ACTS 17:27-28 (CEB)
In fact, God isn’t far away from any of us. In God we live, move, and exist.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God isn’t far away from any of us.
DAILY FODDER
“Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.”
― Saint Patrick
PRAYER
Ever present Lord God, you are always so near to me. You are not far off. You are the author of all my days, but too often, I forget. Today immerse me in your intimate, loving, and personal presence to transform me. As you are present in me, awaken others to you, into the peaceful life only you can give. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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.
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.