Today’s Reflection
In the presence of this love . . . changes in our lives take place. Is it not a dread of this self-awareness and this change that causes each of us to resist the call to continued prayer?
—Douglas V. Steere, Dimensions of Prayer: Cultivating a Relationship with God (Upper Room Books, 2002)
Today’s Question
What causes you to procrastinate or avoid talking to God? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.”
—Genesis 3:9–10 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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