Create in me a clean heart, O God,   and renew a right spirit within me.  Psalm 51:11 The clutter has me cornered. If it doesn’t relent soon, I will lash out in fury, in a desperate attempt to save myself… Continue reading

Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me,     and bring me to your holy hill     and to your dwelling.   Psalm 43:3 I wake before the dawn, pulling on warm socks, wrapping a sweater around me, seeking… Continue reading

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 wake up disoriented. Not that… Continue reading

When my spirit languishes within me, you know my path;     in the way wherein I walk, they have hidden a trap for me.  Psalm 142:3 I know better. I have made a discipline of rejecting such offers. Nevertheless, I find… Continue reading

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