Today’s Reflection
When I pray for another, I join with God and Christ and the communion of dedicated souls in something that is already operative. . . . [Yet it] seems to be aided by—yes, even to require—my prayer.
—Douglas V. Steere, Dimensions of Prayer: Cultivating a Relationship with God (Upper Room Books, 2002)
Today’s Question
Do you think prayer has the power to change things in this world? Have you ever sensed that a prayer of yours was truly necessary? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
But as for me, I will look to the Lord;
I will wait for the God of my salvation;
my God will hear me.
—Micah 7:7 NRSVUE
Prayer for the Week
Prayer: God, I belong to you. Change me into what you will; send me to where you will; put me to doing what you will, so I can stay in your presence forever. Amen.
Submit your prayer to The Upper Room.
Something More
Lectionary Readings
Liturgy of the Palms
- Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
- Matthew 21:1-11
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
Liturgy of the Passion
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm 31:9-16
- Philippians 2:5-11
- Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
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