Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent I cry out to you, O Lord; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Psalm 142:5 The bright April sun tugs at my heart, calling me… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent I call with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes. Psalm 119:145 A voice has been nudging me all morning, and when I finally create the space… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Psalm 126:3 Having picked up what I came for, I head for the store exit. Yet my way is… Continue reading

Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord. Psalm 31:24 The invitation comes in the middle of an impossible day, “Do you have time for a… Continue reading

Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent Whoever is wise will ponder these things, and consider well the mercies of the Lord. Psalm 107:43 We sit in companionable silence. The afternoon is spring warm, a soft breeze caries the scent… Continue reading

Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his mercy endures for ever. Psalm 107:1 “It gets better,” my friend texts me. We have been sharing a struggle. Even though we… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent Answer me, O Lord, for your love is kind; in your great compassion, turn to me. Psalm 69:18 In the warm sun of the late spring afternoon I still myself. The week has… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent I will strive to follow a blameless course; oh, when will you come to me? I will walk with sincerity of heart within my house. Psalm 101:3 In the middle of the day… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent The Lord knows our human thoughts; how like a puff of wind they are. Psalm 94:11 For the umpteenth time I refocus on my prayer. Even though I have set this time aside… Continue reading

Monday in the Fourth Week of Lent Your love, O Lord, for ever will I sing; form age to age my mouth will proclaim your faithfulness Psalm 89:1 The morning sun reaches through the blinds and casts a trail of… Continue reading