Today’s Reflection
We find ourselves wanting to grow in prayer and live fully in touch with God, that means the divine Gardener is digging, loosening the soil. God is already doing what needs to be done.
—L. Roger Owens, Everyday Contemplative: The Way of Prayerful Living (Upper Room Books, 2022)
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Today’s Question
Do you ever sense God at work helping you pray? What are the signs? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”
—Luke 13:8–9 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
God, I want to grow closer to you. Move my attention toward you and away from all distractions. I simply want to be in your presence. Amen.
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Something More
Join us this Thursday, August 6, for a special retreat with this week’s featured author, Roger Owens!
Lectionary Readings
- Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
- Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b
- Romans 10:5-15
- Matthew 14:22-33
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