Today’s Reflection
Humility is not pretending to think less of ourselves but thinking more of others. Relating to people with reverent humility means that we value them as one-of-a-kind creations whose ordinary human lives contain something of the extraordinary image of God — even the people who are most difficult. Reverent humility enables us to listen.
—James A. Harnish, Extraordinary Ministry in Ordinary Time: An Invitation to Renewal for Pastors (Upper Room Books, 2019)
Today’s Question
How does humility enable you to see God’s image in other people? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
—Colossians 3:12 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
New every morning is your love, great God of light, and all day long you are working for good in the world. Stir up in us desire to serve you, to live peacefully with our neighbors and all your creation, and to devote each day to your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. [prayer from the Upper Room Worshipbook]
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Something More
Burnout does not have to be the end of the story. Pastoral Pause, a new book by Greg Pimlott, provides a practical guide to help faith leaders take a break before it’s too late. Learn more here.
Lectionary Readings
- Acts 16:9-15
- Psalm 67
- Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
- John 14:23-29
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
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