Today’s Reflection
What deep inner conflict often exists between the formal teachings of our creeds and what we are actually feeling! We take the words we hear “on faith,” without truly thinking about them.
—Flora Slosson Wuellner, Beyond Death: What Jesus Revealed about Eternal Life (Upper Room Books, 2014)
Today’s Question
What doubts do you have about eternal life? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?
—John 14:2
Prayer for the Week
God, you are life itself. Even when I doubt, even when I falter, even when I die, you compassionately sustain me. Despite my fears, you have prepared a place for me in heaven and furnished it with your love. And I love you in return, now and forever. Amen
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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
- Isaiah 2:1-5
- Psalm 122
- Romans 13:11-14
- Matthew 24:36-44
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
Looking for lectionary-based resources? Learn more about The Upper Room Disciplines.