resilience

Oct 10 Daily Devotional

October 10: Resilience Through Change Scriptural: Romans 8:28 — “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Reflection: In ways, this statement sounds exclusive to those who identify with our Judeo-Christian faith or monotheistic traditions. Yet we can[…]

August 23 Daily Devotional

Saturday, August 23 Scripture: Psalm 30:11 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” Reflection: Sometimes religion or philosophers tell us that suffering is intended to hone the muscles of our capacity for resilience. As if pain is good for us. As if it’s intended as a trial or[…]

August 2 Daily Devotional

Saturday, August 2 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4 – “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Reflection: Balance brings us back to the center. We lean into the extremes, cantilevers outward, and sway and bend and move back into the middle, low and grounded. We find our equilibrium.[…]

July 15 Devotional

DAILY DEVOTIONALS for JULY Tuesday, July 15 Scripture: Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways ….” Reflection: When we compare ourselves with others, either positively or negatively, we are judging. We are reinforcing critical, inner voices that insist on perfection or unsustainable standards of achievement.[…]

July 9 Daily Devotional

DAILY DEVOTIONALS for JULY Wednesday, July 9 Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Reflection: Cultivating hope through our relationships with God is a powerful strategy for renewal. We are[…]

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