Today’s Reflection
God is Mystery, inviting me in these sacred pages to take off my shoes and stand silent on this holy ground. God is always beyond my imagining while remaining inexplicably present, infusing me with hunger for the word that gives life.
—Elizabeth J. Canham, Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today (Upper Room Books, 1999)
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Today’s Question
When was the last time you felt that you were standing on God’s holy ground? What did it feel like to know you were in God’s presence? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Then the Lord said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.”
—Exodus 3:5 (CEB)
Prayer for the Week
O God, you sow seeds of life and love in places where others have lost all hope for success. Give me the faith to plant seeds alongside you, even if I never see the harvest. Amen.
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
- Philippians 2:1-13
- Matthew 21:23-32
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