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I Only Need You, Lord

“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.” How often have we heard, said, or sung these words from Psalm 23? But do we truly believe them? Do our life choices reflect that belief?
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Abide with Me

Jesus knows what it feels like to be abandoned, to be cast out by friends, to be left alone to pick up the pieces. He knows this all too well, having experienced this deep wound of abandonment.
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Daybreak Devotion

Today, think of how the light returning in your life each day is a miracle to behold. See how you can bring more joy early in your day—why wait?
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The Gift of a Leaf

Pick up a leaf and examine it closely. Spend a few minutes imagining where it’s been and what gifts it provided. Then think of one simple thing you could do today to help protect the environment.
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Look Beyond the Mirror

Sometimes when we look in the mirror, we say things to ourselves that we would never say to someone else. We find all of our flaws, all of the things that we wish were different.
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Seeing the ‘Motherly’ Face of God

Through Elizabeth Ann Seton, we see poignantly the motherly face of God. As St. Anselm wrote, “Christ my mother, you gather your chickens under your wings.”
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Going Home by Another Way

What new possibilities are emerging in your life? How might they challenge you to new behaviors and priorities?
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