Saturday in the First Week of Lent Search me out, O God, and know my heart; try me an know my restless thoughts. Psalm 139:22 We linger over lunch, and extend our time still further enjoying each other’s company and… Continue reading

Friday in the First Week of Lent The Lord put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many shall see, and stand in awe, and put their trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:3 I… Continue reading

Thursday in the First Week of Lent The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken;  he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Psalm 50:1 I head home into the dusk and notice that… Continue reading

Wednesday in the First Week of Lent I entreat you will all my heart, be merciful to me according to your promise. Psalm 119:58 I test the spot in my heart and find it is still tender. There has been… Continue reading

Tuesday in the First Week of Lent This God is our God for ever and ever; he shall be our guide for evermore. Psalm 48:13 It has been a long time since I have thought of my grandmother, but this… Continue reading

Monday in the First Week of Lent In my integrity you hold me fast, and shall set me before your face for ever. Psalm 41:12 God knows I tried, but nevertheless my morning prayer discipline falls apart, my mind meandering… Continue reading

Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:6 In one sense, it is an odd gathering. A handful of adults of various ages, a teen, a couple of children. Drawn by differing purposes to walk a… Continue reading

But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. I have said, “You are my God. Psalm 31:14 I follow the path of the electrical wire again, and finally it begins to make sense. The cloth covered wiring… Continue reading

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7 The house is in disarray. In the midst of work being done, nothing is in place. I sit and pull a cone of calmness over me as I… Continue reading

Revive me, O Lord, for your name’s sake; for your righteousness’ sake, being me out of trouble. Psalm 143:11 Again I consciously push the hunger aside. I have been awake for only half an hour, and yet a dozen times… Continue reading