Today’s Reflection
The only condition . . . in petitionary prayer is that we stay on in prayer until the little things give way to the big things. We must stay on until we wrestle these trifling matters out.
—Douglas V. Steere, Dimensions of Prayer: Cultivating a Relationship with God (Upper Room Books, 2002)
Today’s Question
Have you ever wrestled with God in prayer? What did it feel like? What was the outcome? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.”
—Genesis 32:26 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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