Good Friday I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint;    my heart within my breast is melting wax.  Psalm 22:14 Undone. Unraveled. Unmade. Beyond anxiety. Beyond consequence. Beyond resignation. Nothing left to grasp. Nothing… Continue reading

Maundy Thursday Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you;   show me the road that I must walk,   for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8 I have… Continue reading

Wednesday in Holy Week I am shaken by the noise of the enemy,    and by the pressure of the wicked.  Psalm 55:3 My daughter unwraps the cough drop and reads,  “You’ve survived tougher.”  “Look, it has inspirational sayings on… Continue reading

Tuesday in Holy Week As often as I said, “My foot has slipped,”    your love, O Lord, upheld me.   Psalm 94:18 A hand reaches out and steadies me. With embarrassment, I look down to my feet. I would… Continue reading

Monday in Holy Week Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness;    in your great compassion blot out my offenses.  Psalm 51:1 I jump back from the grease splatter a moment too late. At first I think… Continue reading

Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul?    and why are you so disquieted within me?   Put your trust in God,    for I will yet give thanks to… Continue reading

Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent I remember the time past; I muse upon all you deeds;    I consider the works of your hands.  Psalm 143:5 As I reach to replace the paper towel roll I pause. I… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent But I still my soul and make it quiet, like a child upon its mother’s breast;    my soul is quieted within me.  Psalm 131:3 My daughter steps from the car grabbing loaded… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent My eyes are open in the night watches,    that I may meditate upon your promise.  Psalm 119: 148 I wake before the alarm sounds and stretch into the morning. Except it isn’t… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips    and from the deceitful tongue.  Psalm 120:2 My conversation with customer support begins quite pleasantly. I give my name, explain the problem, and the voice… Continue reading