Â
Today’s Reflection
The belly of the whale is sacred space where God is present with us right in the midst of the mess, where we can find a sense of stillness and trust that God will deliver us.
—Sharon Seyfarth Garner, Praying with Jonah: Practices for Imperfect Pilgrims (Upper Room Books, 2026)
Save 15% on this week’s featured book when you use promo code NEM0626 at Store.UpperRoom.org.*
Today’s Question
Have you ever prayed from a sacred space (figuratively or literally) that others may have viewed as humiliating? What did you learn from that experience? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
I went down to the land
whose bars closed upon me forever;
yet you brought up my life from the Pit,
O LORD my God.
—Jonah 2:6 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
God, your call on my life is not something I can simply run away from. Show me your will, and give me the courage to follow through. Amen.
Submit your prayer to The Upper Room.
Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
- Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13
- Romans 7:15-25a
- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
Looking for lectionary-based resources? Learn more about The Upper Room Disciplines.
*Offer valid through July 15, 2026.
