Lectio Divina
Every man can become at home, within, by locating in his own spirit the trysting place where he and his God may meet; for it is here that life becomes private without being self-centered, that the little purposes that cloy may be absorbed in the Big Purpose that structures and redefines, that the individual comes to himself, the wanderer is home, and the private life is saved for deliberate involvement.
Howard Thurman
Those who abide in me will bear much fruit.
Jesus
Prayer
Holy God
you meet with me
in the still chamber
of my soul
Where no performance is needed
Where no mask remains
I pray, oh God
Draw me close
By still waters
where you and I sit
in the long silence
that heals
Let this intimacy not end in me
Let it crack me open
Let the fire of your love
absorb every small purpose
into your great dream
for making all things new
Root me
in the delight
of your nearness
until I move differently
in this world
Let my life rise
from this hidden place
filled, and moved
by the impulse of love
Blessing
Dear Friend
May you discover the synchronization of mysticism and social action, prayer and mission, intimacy and service.
May our world become a more just and beautiful place, because you have been with Christ.
In the Name of the One
Who Invites Us to Abide
Amen