Rest in Worship

 

Today’s Reflection

Our weekly gathering for worship recalls the need for rest, reminds us that God asks for a central place in our lives, and offers forgiveness for our failures, encouragement on the way, and grace to keep us from giving up.

—Elizabeth J. Canham, Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today (Upper Room Books, 1999)

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Today’s Question

How do your weekly gatherings of worship remind you and encourage you in your faith? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Therefore, let’s make every effort to enter that rest so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience.
—Hebrews 4:11 (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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Lectionary Readings

• Exodus 17:1-7
• Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
• Philippians 2:1-13
• Matthew 21:23-32

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