Maundy Thursday When my spirit languishes within me, you know my path; in the way wherein I walk they have hidden a trap for me Psalm 142:3 a day a gathering after shouts of triumph and stones that sing a… Continue reading

Wednesday in Holy Week   In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday, I will complain and lament, and God will hear my voice Psalm 55:18   this path makes room for lament for complaint for grief and bitterness… Continue reading

Tuesday in Holy Week   When many cares fill my mind, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19   Today–spring rain with summer warmth. The odd, but expected, juxtaposition of this season.   The way of sorrows entwines itself among… Continue reading

 Monday in Holy Week   For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psalm 51:13   The uncertainty curls its way around every thought. This is the opportune time the enemy is close at hand along… Continue reading

Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? Psalm 42:2 I arrive at the inevitable turn in the Lenten… Continue reading

 Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent   Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you; show me the road that I must walk, for I lift up my soul to you.… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent But I still my soul and make it quiet, like a child upon its mother’s breast; my soul is quieted within me. Psalm 131:3 Although the rain is accompanied by damp and cold… Continue reading

 Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. Psalm 130:5 As I get into the car after my appointment, I feel the sun’s… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Psalm 126:2 I am up to my ears with Holy Week planning when my spouse, with feigned sincerity, suggests… Continue reading

Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Psalm 31:5 As I drive along the highway, I see the vestiges of several recent… Continue reading