Luke 1:46 – 56 Question for reflection: “…. for the Mighty One has done great things for me …. “ Luke 1:49a Close your eyes. Envision the plight of those who’ve undergone devastation this year. What would a day in their life be like? What can we do to help? Ponder this:
recognize
Everyone counts
Matthew 1:3-6 Prayer for the day: O God, in whose image we are created, help us not to judge others, and instead try to see your light in everyone we meet. We acknowledge this isn’t always easy, so give us grace-filled hearts to recognize that all people count in your eyes. Amen Question for
Called by name
John 20:1-18 Question for reflection: Why at times is it so hard to recognize Jesus? What does it sound like to you when Jesus says your name? How do you respond? Prayer for the day: Heighten all my senses, God, so that I might know Jesus is near. I am straining to hear my
God’s witnesses
Isaiah 43: 8-15 Question for reflection: When you look back in your life, when do you remember the presence of God being most with you? Have you shared this story with others? How has the story changed in each retelling as you have a better understanding of how it is part of God’s will