Today’s Reflection
The first step to recognizing and releasing our attachments is to notice them. We need to become skilled at noticing when attachments are holding us back. And that means paying attention. In particular, we can notice our feelings and thoughts.
—L. Roger Owens, Everyday Contemplative: The Way of Prayerful Living (Upper Room Books, 2022)
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Today’s Question
What thoughts and feelings are you most attached to in this life? What is one step you can take to loosen your attachment to that and grow closer to God instead? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he himself has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”
—Hebrews 13:5 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
God, I want to grow closer to you. Move my attention toward you and away from all distractions. I simply want to be in your presence. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings
- Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
- Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b
- Romans 10:5-15
- Matthew 14:22-33
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