Day 21 – How One Prays

Artwork by Paula Fong

I am sorry there was a time when I judged his faith. Now I realize he has one of the purest versions. He can come alongside me and others in a quiet way, experiencing my heart with his. Through nature and science especially, he feels the continuity of life. I love him to the moon and back.

I am grateful to have all this time here with him on this plane now.

I ask him to forgive my iniquities—how he might suffer due to my assumptions. Today and always.

Readings

Fri – Mar 25, Joshua 4:14-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-15 Psalm 32

Day 20

Happy Birthday, Rob!

It is remarkable to grow old alongside another human being. Given who you are and what we have created together, I do not lose heart.

Today and always, I wish you the very best.

Readings

Thu – Mar 24, Joshua 4:1-13 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:5 Psalm 32

Day 19

They suggest in the psalm that I am a mere breath. Everyone is.

Are we God’s breath?

I love that.

Readings

Wed- Mar 23, Numbers 13:17-27 Luke 13:18-21 Psalm 39

Day 18 – The First Bible

I am not making sense of today’s allegory in Ezekiel. What does resonate for me is the use of nature—eagles, vines, fertile soil—to explain God to the agrarian Israelites. Long before the sacred texts were written and readily available, we clamored for stories shared around the campfire. We also learned about Creator through the natural world. We still do.

Readings

Tue – Mar 22, Ezekiel 17:1-10 Romans 2:12-16 Psalm 39

Day 17 – Reassurance

I was pooped last night. Even skipped yoga this morning. Letting myself rest in God’s arms, spoon with Jesus, dance with the Holy Spirit. You know the metaphors. After a birthday bash most days last week, rest is best (with periodic dancing).

This well-dressed table greeted me when I finally arrived downstairs. My beautiful sister-in-law gifted me the flowers. And Mom finished her photo puzzle, a present from my brilliant sister.

Now I remember, spring has sprung. Resurrection is on its way.

Mon – Mar 21, Jeremiah 11:1-17 Romans 2:1-11 Psalm 39