“For all that has been, thank you. For all that will be, yes.”
~Dag Hammarskjöld
Reflection:
Where is God inviting you to say thank you—and where is God inviting you to say yes?
Scripture:
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —1 Thessalonians 5:18
Call me across the water
if I can’t walk
I will swim
though my faith may waiver
and my feet may falter
call me to you
and I will come
you are my strength
my hope
my salvation
I will not stop
until I am home
call me across the water
Lord Jesus
call me into your arms
~Robert Van Valkenburgh
Reflection:
Where might Jesus be calling you to step out in faith, even when the waters ahead feel uncertain?
Scripture:
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. — Matthew 14:27–29 (NIV)
“If you feel distant from God, guess who’s moved away from whom!”
~Richard Leonard
Reflection:
Where in my life have I drifted from God, and what one step can I take today to turn back toward Him?
Scripture:
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
If you were writing
the story of your life
for your children
and grandchildren
and all future generations
to read and remember you by
what would it say
what would you want
them to know
about who you are
about how you lived
about your hopes and dreams
about your flaws and failings
what would the next word be
would it be love
~Robert Van Valkenburgh
Reflection:
What “next word” are your actions writing today, and does it reflect the love you hope to leave behind?
Scripture:
“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8
This is for me
not against me
the Lord will not
punish
abandon
or forsake me
He is here
in and around me
though I do not see Him
He sustains me
~Robert Van Valkenburgh
Reflection:
Where in your life do you most need to trust that God is sustaining you even when you cannot see Him?
Scripture:
“For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” — Hebrews 13:5
“I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, He can work through anyone.”
~St Francis of Assisi
Reflection:
How might I allow God to work through my imperfections to bring light and love into the world?
Scripture:
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
—2 Corinthians 4:7
“The most grateful pilgrim is the one who has finished the longest journey.”
~Fr. James Martin, SJ
Reflection:
What journey in your life has taught you the deepest gratitude, and how did that experience shape your relationship with God?
Scripture:
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9
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