A Prayer When Your Eyes Are Full of Tears

 

Today’s Reflection

He’s got nothing left. But the powerful thing is he is still calling upon God. He doesn’t let the lack of response keep him from going to God in prayer.

—Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes, Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation (Upper Room Books, 2022)

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Today’s Question

When is the last time you felt low like this? How did you cope? How did you recover? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

But I, O Lord, cry out to you;
in the morning my prayer comes before you.
O Lord, why do you cast me off?
Why do you hide your face from me?

—Psalm 88:13–14 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

O God, hear our laments, our praises, and our questions. They come from our hearts, and we know that you tenderly care for each of them. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings

• Genesis 12:1-9
• Psalm 50:7-15
• Romans 4:13-25
• Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

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