Today’s Reflection
Clearly God does not want us to ignore our longings, push them aside, or put them to death. Indeed, the exact opposite is true. God wants us to listen to the desires of our hearts, to befriend them, to understand them.
—Trevor Hudson, Questions God Asks Us (Upper Room Books 2008)
Today’s Question
What spiritual practice helps you honestly tell God about your desires? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
In the path of your judgments,
O LORD, we wait for you;
your name and your renown
are the soul’s desire.
—Isaiah 26:8 (NRSV)
Prayer for the Week
God, help me hear what you are asking of me.
Submit your prayer to The Upper Room.
Something More
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. What do these ancient names for God mean for us today? In the new Advent devotional And His Name Shall Be Called, you’re invited to reflect deeply on the many names for God and the many ways God is with us — in the past, today, and in the future. Learn more here.
Lectionary Readings
Reign of Christ
- Jeremiah 23:1-6
- Psalm 46
- Colossians 1:11-20
- Luke 23:33-43
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
Looking for lectionary-based resources? Learn more about The Upper Room Disciplines.