In this week's midweek reminder, let us turn to the book of Psalms.
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In this week's midweek reminder, let us be reminded to dwell in “the creed.”
In this week's midweek reminder, let us be reminded to declare: Hail Hail Lion of Judah. In all of our labors (with head, heart, and hands), Let the Lion roar.
In opening Chapter 4: Presence: Spiritual Discernment is Relationship, I knew this was going to speak into my life in a deep manner. I gave significant time to hitting the pause button in order to interact with these questions drawn from a list offered toward the end of the chapter (88-89).
Why a midweek reminder? Although Christ’s ambassadors, we all too easily become distracted by the temptations of this world and fall short of extending Jesus Christ, our living hope.
Stephen A. Macchia’s consideration of Listening: Spiritual Discernment is Prayerful in The Discerning Life: An Invitation to Notice God in Everything reminded me that at various times (and through various seasons) I have found it hard to engage in the regular, deep practice of prayer. His comparison of “a life of prayerful noticing” to “a long winter with snow in the forecast every week” struck me as an apt description of our journey through COVID-19.
Recently when singing In Christ Alone by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, the Lord once again impressed upon me the importance of returning to the Gospel story throughout the day (and week).
As we press into midweek, let us not forget to give our burdens to and to seek / receive our strength from God, who is our Good and Gracious King.
May you find “Jesus Strong and Kind” a blessing as you engage this new week.
Throughout this day and the challenges we face after a weekend of celebrations, join me in singing Your Will be Done by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson of City Alight.
The combination of Lent and Innovate: CMDA Northeast Launch 2021 (2/20, 9 a.m.) led me to update the CMDA Northeast Regional map to a prayer map and begin a daily social media series of songs.