For the Children of Newtown
There are no words. Yet we need them. Words of consolation. Words of prayer.
A Reflection on Psalm 23
The most famous verse in the most famous Psalm offers insight and counsel that is tragically timely. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me."
A Time of Anxiety
Eternal God, You abide though all things change. We are anxious and fearful, and we turn our hearts to You, looking to You and leaning on Your strength.
When Burdens Are Too Heavy
We come to You, O God, for your gracious help. You dwell within our heart, You feel our distress, You know our pain, and how burdened we are. Give us strength to bear our burdens with courage, wisdom, and grace.
To Be Read With A Person Who Has Suffered
You are in need of healing.
You seek comfort in your distress.
You would wash yourself clean of the memory of pain, of anger of fear.