My eyes are open in the night watches,   that I may mediate upon your promise.  119:148 The moment before I reach full consciousness, I try to reverse the process in order to sink back into a deep sleep. No good.… Continue reading

The Lord shall watch over your going out and your coming in,     from this time forth for evermore.  Psalm 121:8 Burdened with backpacks, tote bags, instrument cases, and all the necessities of the day we head out the door only… Continue reading

Be strong and let your heart take courage,all you who wait for the Lord.  Psalm 31:24 In the chill of the early morning, I wrap the sweater more tightly across my shoulders. The fickle March weather may bring snow again… Continue reading

Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us,     as we have put our trust in you.  Psalm 33:22 “How was your day?” my husband asks. “It was good. I took a nap.” And as I reflect back on the day,… Continue reading

Let this be written for a future generation  so that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord.   Psalm 102:18 This morning I reach for the book as I settle in for prayer. It used to always be the book.… Continue reading

When my mind became embittered,   I was sorely wounded in my heart.  Psalm 73:21 I hear the complaint come out of my mouth and I almost cover my face with my hands to prevent any more grumbling from escaping my… Continue reading

Steady my footsteps in your word;   let no iniquity have dominion over me.  Psalm 119:133 After the second failed attempt, it finally dawns on me to make a phone call. I am looking for a particular adhesive in order to… Continue reading

As often as I said, “My foot has slipped,”   Your love, O Lord, upheld me.When my cares fill my mind,   your consolations cheer my soul.  Psalm 94:18-19 I depress the clutch pedal and reach for the gearshift, preparing to enter… Continue reading

Happy are the people who know the festal shout!   they walk, O Lord, in the light of your presence.They rejoice daily in your Name;   They are jubilant in your righteousness.  Psalm 89:15-16 I sit quietly in an in-between time sinking… Continue reading

Give thanks to the God of heaven    for his mercy endures forever.  Psalm 136:26 I look at the two boxes and various other items stacked by the door and contemplate how I might get them to the car in one… Continue reading