Affirming Others
May 31, 2023
Affirming Others
Reflect Isaiah 55:8–9 proclaims that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than our own. God’s vision and purpose is greater and more welcoming than our own. No one is outside the circle of love. When we resign from being God …
Welcoming Sinners
Reflect Jesus was known for his relationships with sinners, persons at the margins of society due to their employment, health condition, ethnicity, or lifestyle. Following Jesus, I transcend my judgments and the mores of society to see the holiness in …
When Praying Feels Impossible
Reflect Thomas Merton understood so much about the challenges of the engaged spiritual life. He wrote, “Prayer and love are really learned in the hour when prayer becomes impossible and your heart turns to stone”. Have you felt this, or …
Leading to the Light
Reflect What and who we surround ourselves with has an impact on our habits, language, and overall behavior. Am I surrounding myself with people who help lead me to the light? Or do I allow myself to fall into bad …
Start with Compassion
Reflect We are often our own worst critics, failing to extend compassion to ourselves when we would easily do so for a loved one. Use this prayer to find your center within God’s compassionate embrace. Pray God of mercy,I feel …
Shalom
Reflect One of the great mysteries of life is the reality of trauma and unexplainable suffering in our world. When blindsided by this kind of darkness, we can come face-to-face with despair or a paralyzing sense of hopelessness. The goal …
Embrace Change
Reflect It is said that the only constant in life is change. Sometimes that change can be easy and exciting. Other times it can be difficult and painful. Either way, we can always lean on God to help us through. …