Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Sunday, August 31 Scripture: Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Reflection: As the month concludes, we are reminded to sustain our capacity for joy every day. Although we have been discussing ways to cultivate fun and delight and even joy, we offer some reminders from the Mayo Clinic about[…]
Saturday, August 30 Scripture: Pslam 94:19 – When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Reflection: Do you feel weighed down by anxiety or stress or worry or other difficult emotions and thoughts? Letting go of burdens, by discussing them with trusted listeners, journaling about them, or using payers, mindfulness and contemplative exercises to release[…]
Friday, August 29 Scripture: Psalm 126:5 – “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” Reflection: By acknowledging our pain, we make space for growth. Difficult challenges break open our hearts and minds, and create openings for connection. In the soil of conflict, loss, sorrow, seeds of hope and healing may arise. As Leonard Cohen wrote in his[…]
Thursday, August 28 Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18 – “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” Reflection: Even amidst challenges, we are invited to find strength, resilience, and joy through spiritual beliefs and practices. For people who identify as Judeo-Christian, our relationship with Godself, which endures, becomes a core component of that resilience. Yet research shows,[…]
Wednesday, August 27 Scripture: 3 John 1:4 – “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” Reflection: Living with integrity and authenticity, as earlier devotionals have stated, contributes to enjoyment of our human experience. We become vulnerable, accept imperfection, and embrace honesty. We examine our ethics and make choices[…]
