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Today’s Reflection
The intent of [the discipline of silence] is to lose oneself in the fact of being, by quieting the mind, or focusing on one’s center. All thoughts are turned off, stopping one in the immediacy of the now.
—W. Paul Jones, The Art of Spiritual Direction: Giving and Receiving Spiritual Guidance (Upper Room Books, 2002)
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Today’s Question
Why is it important to leave behind the immediacy of the now to connect with God? How can you achieve this state of being? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast,
and my mouth praises you with joyful lips
when I think of you on my bed
and meditate on you in the watches of the night.
—Psalm 63:5–6 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
Spirit of God, my soul longs to be with you each moment. Make me whole; make me like you, so I may be lost in your Spirit. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings
- Exodus 32:1-14
- Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
- Philippians 4:1-9
- Matthew 22:1-14
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