Friday of the Second Week of Advent You have not shut me up in the power of the enemy;you have set my feet in an open place.Psalm 31:8 I want to whisper this confession hoping no one will notice. I… Continue reading

 Thursday of the Second Week of Advent If they stumble, they shall not fall headlong,for the Lord holds them by the hand.Psalm 37:25   I take my steps hesitantly. The stairs down from my friend’s porch are wide and sturdy; nevertheless,… Continue reading

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent My soul melts away for sorrow;strengthen me according to your word.Psalm 119:28 I pick up a handful of dirt outside the mausoleum. It has rained recently, so the earth is damp and clumps… Continue reading

Monday of the Second Week of Advent All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulnessto those who keep his covenant and testimonies.Psalm 25:9  The day dawns and remains grey which seems to match my own slowness of spirit.  The Advent… Continue reading

Saturday of the First Week of Advent  Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will call upon the Name of the Lord our God Psalm 20:7 As I scan the store aisles, I have to… Continue reading

Friday in the First Week of Advent My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; in your paths my feet shall not stumble. Psalm 17:5 As I complete my transaction at my local pharmacy, the person at the… Continue reading

Thursday of the First Week of Advent The Lord brought me out into an open place,and rescued me because the Holy One delighted in me.Psalm 18:20 I slow my breathing as I less-than-gracefully ease into my yoga practice. The day… Continue reading

Wednesday of the First Week of Advent I treasure your promise in my heart,that I may not sin against you.Psalm 119:11 As evening comes I await that moment  when I can set down my work for the day and just… Continue reading

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent You will shelter them,so that those who love your Name may exult in you.Psalm 5:14 The afternoon sunlight lays ribbons across the floor, and as I contemplate this gift of light, I hear… Continue reading

But you, O Lord, are a shield about me;you are my glory, the one who lifts up my head.Psalm 3:3  The crisp cold of the morning greets me before I see the white and crystal layers on trees and buildings.… Continue reading