Friday of the Third Week of Advent   What is the crying at Jordan? Who hears, O God, the prophecy? Dark is the season, dark our hearts and shut to the mystery The Hymnal 1982, #69     In the… Continue reading

 Thursday of the Third Week of Advent My eyes are fixed on you, O my Strength;for you, O God, are my stronghold.Psalm 59:10  As I watch the morning brighten outside our front window, I also see and hear the traffic increase.… Continue reading

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent   This is my comfort in my trouble, that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:50   I look at my list of what needs to be done and it all seems manageable.… Continue reading

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of your temple. Psalm 48:8 As I wait in line to check-in, I notice the man across the hallway, chatting… Continue reading

Monday of the Third Week of Advent Rise up, and help us,and save us, for the sake of your steadfast love.Psalm 44:26  As the early afternoon sun warms the room, I think I will just sit for a minute. My… Continue reading

Saturday of the Second Week of Advent As the deer longs for the water-brooks,so longs my soul for you, O God.Psalm 42:1  The late afternoon sun makes the deer nearly invisible, and I am almost upon them before I see them.… Continue reading

 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