Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent For God alone my soul in silence waits; truly, my hope is in the Holy one. Psalm 62:6 The sun warms the room with a gorgeous orange glow. Yesterday, the warmth erased much… Continue reading

Monday in the Second Week of Lent   I am bound by the vow I made to you, O God; I will present to you thank offerings. Psalm 56:11     My morning includes an unexpected journey. Having gotten up… Continue reading

Saturday in the First Week of Lent I would hasten to escape from the stormy wind and tempest. Psalm 55:9 As I gaze across the wet, grey horizon, the unexpected chirp of a bird pulls my focus close. I wait,… Continue reading

Friday in the First Week of Lent Open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Psalm 51:16 Having woken in the night and then found sleep again, I open my eyes to bright sunlight. I immediately… Continue reading

Thursday in the First Week of Lent   For my part, I will sing of your strength; I will celebrate your love on the morning. Psalm 59:18   Yesterday began grey, then transitioned to a light rain. Followed by sleet,… Continue reading

Wednesday in the First Week of Lent We can never ransom ourselves, or deliver to God the price of our life. Psalm 49:6 The laundry, which is dry, is still in the dryer. Which would not be a problem except… Continue reading

Tuesday in the First Week of Lent We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God. Psalm 48:8 In the stillness, I become restless. Nothing else needs my attention right now, nevertheless many “elses” tug at me. Persistent rather… Continue reading

Monday in the First Week of Lent Rise up, and help us, and save us, for the sake of your steadfast love. Psalm 44:26 The unexpected warmth of the day lends itself to a pleasant evening on the porch. A… Continue reading

Saturday after Ash Wednesday Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:6 Sleep helps. I know this. Many times when I am stressed over something at night, I find in the morning that the problem… Continue reading

Friday after Ash Wednesday Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength. Psalm 31:4 Once again, I am caught. Trying to fix things. Trying to fix everything. Sometime… Continue reading