Thought for Tuesday February 28

To the upright I will show the saving power of God.
“Offer to God praise as your sacrifice
and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me;
and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God.”
To the upright I will show the saving power of God.

Mark 10: 28 – 31  Peter began to say to Jesus, ‘We have given up everything and followed you.”

What is the “everything” Peter gave up?  What “everything” would I have to give up to follow Jesus completely?

Action:  Give up something that keeps you from following Jesus. 

Thought for Monday February 27

Let the just exult and rejoice in the Lord.
For this shall every faithful man pray to you
in time of stress.
Though deep waters overflow,
they shall not reach him.
Let the just exult and rejoice in the Lord.

Sirach 17: 20 – 24  To the penitent God provides a way back, he encourages those who are losing hope and has chosen for them the lot of truth.  Return to him and give up sin, pray to the LORD and make your offenses few. Turn again to the Most High and away from your sin, hate intensely what he loathes, and know the justice and judgments of God, Stand firm in the way set before you, in prayer to the Most High God.

Have I ever really felt like I needed a way back?  Am I penitent?

Action:  Quit sinning.

Thought for Friday February 24

Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands.
Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds.
Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands.

Sirach 6:  5 - 17  Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confidant.  When you gain a friend, first test him, and be not too ready to trust him. For one sort is a friend when it suits him, but he will not be with you in time of distress.  Another is a friend who becomes an enemy, and tells of the quarrel to your shame.  Another is a friend, a boon companion, who will not be with you when sorrow comes. When things go well, he is your other self,  and lords it over your servants;  But if you are brought low, he turns against you and avoids meeting you.

Is this good advice?  Do I have a good friend?

Action:  Be a good friend.

Thought for Thursday February 23

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
He is like a tree
planted near running water,
That yields its fruit in due season,
and whose leaves never fade.
Whatever he does, prospers.
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Sirach 5: 1 – 8  Rely not on your wealth; say not: "I have the power."  Rely not on your strength in following the desires of your heart.

On what do I rely?  How much effort do I put into maintaining my wealth and strength?

Action:  Learn to rely on something other than wealth, strength and power.

Thought for Wednesday February 22

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

 

Matthew 16: 13 – 19  And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven.

Would I have accepted the responsibility Jesus gave Peter?  If I were a friend of Peter’s, would I have supported him?

Action:  Support someone who has taken on a big responsibility.

Thought for Tuesday February 21

Commit your life to the Lord, and he will help you.
Trust in the LORD and do good,
that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will grant you your heart's requests.
Commit your life to the Lord, and he will help you.

Sirach 2: 1 – 11  My son, when you come to serve the LORD, stand in justice and fear, prepare yourself for trials.  Be sincere of heart and steadfast, incline your ear and receive the word of understanding, undisturbed in time of adversity. Wait on God, with patience, cling to him, forsake him not; thus will you be wise in all your ways. Accept whatever befalls you, when sorrowful, be steadfast, and in crushing misfortune be patient;

Am I prepared to serve the Lord?  Am I patient with God?

Action:  Do what Sirach says.

Thought for Monday February 20

The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.
And he has made the world firm,
not to be moved.
Your throne stands firm from of old;
from everlasting you are, O LORD.
The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.

Sirach 1: 1 – 10  All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever, and is before all time.  The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these? Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these?  Before all things else wisdom was created;  and prudent understanding, from eternity.

Do I believe in wisdom?  Do I trust wisdom?

Action:  Be wise and prudent.

Thought for Friday February 17

Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
From his fixed throne he beholds
all who dwell on the earth,
He who fashioned the heart of each,
he who knows all their works.
 Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

Genesis 11: 1 – 9  Then the LORD said: "If now, while they are one people, all speaking the same language, they have started to do this, nothing will later stop them from doing whatever they presume to do. Let us then go down and there confuse their language, so that one will not understand what another says."

Have I ever had trouble working with someone because we “spoke a different language” – technical, emotional, intellectual, experiential?  What have I done to learn to communicate with people who are from different backgrounds or cultures, or have different values or perspectives from my own?

Action:  Learn a few words in a new language – American Sign Language, Polish, Teenager, French, Geek, German, Hipster, Spanish, Millennial, Italian, Hippy …

Thought for Thursday February 17

From heaven the Lord looks down on the earth.
Let this be written for the generation to come,
and let his future creatures praise the LORD:
"The LORD looked down from his holy height,
from heaven he beheld the earth,
To hear the groaning of the prisoners,
to release those doomed to die."
From heaven the Lord looks down on the earth.

 

Mark 8: 27 – 33  He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and rise after three days.

 

Do I really want to work for someone who predicts this kind of outcome?  What did the disciples know that kept them going in spite of this prediction?

 

Action:  Work hard for the next three days.

Thought for Wednesday February 15

To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
How shall I make a return to the LORD
for all the good he has done for me?
The cup of salvation I will take up,
and I will call upon the name of the LORD.
To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.

Mark 8: 22 – 26  When Jesus and his disciples arrived at Bethsaida, people brought to him a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village.

 

If I had brought someone to Jesus for healing, how would I feel if I didn’t get to see it?  Do I ever do really good things for less than perfect reasons?

Action:  Do good things even if your motives aren’t perfect.

Thought for Tuesday February 14

The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters,
the LORD, over vast waters.
The voice of the LORD is mighty;
the voice of the LORD is majestic.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.

 

Mark 8: 14 – 21  The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat.
 

Am I usually more prepared than the disciples were?  Do I trust Jesus to help me through situations I am not prepared for?
 

Action:  Reach out to someone who may feel forgotten on Valentine’s Day.

Thought for Monday February 13

Offer to God a sacrifice of praise.
"You sit speaking against your brother;
against your mother's son you spread rumors.
When you do these things, shall I be deaf to it?
Or do you think that I am like yourself?
I will correct you by drawing them up before your eyes."
Offer to God a sacrifice of praise.

Genesis 4: 1 – 15  Then the LORD asked Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" He answered, "I do not know.   Am I my brother's keeper?"

Do I show care and concern for others?  Does jealousy ever drive me to be unloving?

Action:  Be your brother’s keeper.

Thought for Friday February 10

Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven.
For this shall every faithful man pray to you
in time of stress.
Though deep waters overflow,
they shall not reach him.
Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven.

Genesis 3: 1  - 8  Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the LORD God had made. The serpent asked the woman, "Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?"

Do I ever get suckered like this – somebody starts with an absurd statement to convince me of something that is wrong, but not quite as ridiculous?  Do I ask for Jesus’ help to see clearly when I am faced with a serpent?

Action:  Watch out for serpents.

Thought for Thursday February 9

Remember us, O Lord, as you favor your people.
Blessed are they who observe what is right,
who do always what is just.
Remember us, O LORD, as you favor your people;
visit us with your saving help.
Remember us, O Lord, as you favor your people.

 

Mark 7: 24 – 30  Jesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice.

Are there times when I don’t want to be disturbed?  How do I respond when I am interrupted?

Action:  The next time someone interrupts you when you want to be alone, muster all of your energy and be gracious.

Thought for Wednesday February 8

O bless the Lord, my soul!
All creatures look to you
to give them food in due time.
When you give it to them, they gather it;
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
O bless the Lord, my soul!

 

Genesis 2: 4 – 17  The LORD God gave man this order: "You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and evil.  From that tree you shall not eat; the moment you eat from it you are surely doomed to die."

 

Would the world be better if God had said, “Do whatever you want.”?  Why did God give us a limitation?

 

Action:   Learn something new today with the intent of using that knowledge to do good in the world.

Thought for Tuesday February 7

O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place—
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

Genesis 1: 20 – 2: 4  God said, "Let the water teem with an abundance of living creatures, and on the earth let birds fly beneath the dome of the sky." And so it happened: God created the great sea monsters and all kinds of swimming creatures with which the water teems, and all kinds of winged birds.

Do I think God had fun creating the world?   Do I take time to appreciate the beauty and diversity of God’s creation?

 

Action:  Pay attention to God’s expression of himself in all that he created and share it with someone else, e.g. post a picture of a fish on Facebook, Tweet a picture of a bird, Snapchat a sunset, email a mountain picture, text msg a picture of your dog, or go outside with an actual living person and take a walk.

Thought for Monday February 6

May the Lord be glad in his works.
You fixed the earth upon its foundation,
not to be moved forever;
With the ocean, as with a garment, you covered it;
above the mountains the waters stood.
May the Lord be glad in his works.

Genesis 1: 1 – 19  In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters.

Do I give God enough credit for the great job he did creating the world and everything in it?   What does creation – mountains, rocks, animals, plants, rivers, etc. express about God?

Action:  Pay attention to God’s expression of himself in all that he created and show that creation some respect.

Thought for Friday February 3

The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life's refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Hebrews 13: 1 – 8  Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.

Am I a good host?  Have I ever entertained an angel?

Action:  It’s Superbowl weekend – be a good host or a good guest.

Thought for Thursday February 2

Who is this king of glory?  It is the Lord!
Who is this king of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle.
Who is this king of glory?  It is the Lord!

Luke 2: 22 – 40  “Now, Master, you may let your servant go  in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”

What is peace?  Where do I find peace?

Action:  Be the peaceful person in the midst of bad situations.

Thought for Wednesday February 1

The Lord's kindness is everlasting to those who fear him.
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him,
For he knows how we are formed;
he remembers that we are dust.
The Lord's kindness is everlasting to those who fear him.

Hebrews 12: 4 – 15  Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one be deprived of the grace of God, that no bitter root spring up and cause trouble, through which many may become defiled.

What does “peace with everyone” mean?  Do I have to accept or agree with what other people believe in order to be at peace with them?

Action:  Acknowledge the bitter roots that have sprung up around you and start taking small steps to overcome them.

Thought for Tuesday January 31

They will praise you, Lord, who long for you.
I will fulfill my vows before those who fear him.
The lowly shall eat their fill;
they who seek the LORD shall praise him:
"May your hearts be ever merry!"
They will praise you, Lord, who long for you.

Hebrews 12: 1 – 4  Brothers and sisters: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.

Who witnesses my sins and burdens?   Does focusing on Jesus help me persevere?

Action:  Rid yourself of some sin that is slowing you down.

Thought for Monday January 30

Lord, rise up and save me.
But you, O LORD, are my shield;
my glory, you lift up my head!
When I call out to the LORD,
he answers me from his holy mountain.
Lord, rise up and save me.

Hebrews 11; 32 – 40  Others endured mockery, scourging, even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, sawed in two, put to death at sword's point; they went about in skins of sheep or goats, needy, afflicted, tormented.  The world was not worthy of them.

Is the world worthy of me?   Do the stories of the early Christians inspire me or scare the heck out of me?

Action:  Be strong, be brave, be ready.

Thought for Friday January 27

Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;
in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me.
Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Mark 4: 26 – 34  It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.

What things can I think of that started small and grew into something great?  Have I ever planted a “mustard seed”?

Action:  Plant a small seed – do something good that you think could grow into something great.

Thought for Thursday January 26

Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
The LORD’s are the earth and its fullness;
the world and those who dwell in it.
For he founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the rivers.
Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.

Mark 4: 21 – 25  To the one who has, more will be given;  from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

Am I a “have” or a “have not”?  Am I excited about what I may be given or worried about what might be taken away?

Action:  Thank God for what you have.

Thought for Wednesday January 25

Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.
Praise the Lord, all you nations;
glorify him, all you peoples!
Go out to all the world, and tell the Good News.

Mark 16: 15 – 18  These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them.  They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.

Have I ever done any of these things?  Have I ever tried?

Action:  Find a way to communicate with someone who seems isolated, be brave enough to deal with some evil head-on, help heal someone who is hurting...

Thought for Tuesda January 24

Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.
Sacrifice or oblation you wished not,
but ears open to obedience you gave me.
Burnt offerings or sin-offerings you sought not;
then said I, "Behold I come."
Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.

Hebrews 10: 1 – 10  Brothers and sisters: Since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come,  and not the very image of them, it can never make perfect those who come to worship by the same sacrifices  that they offer continually each year.

If the law isn’t enough to lead me to a good life, what else do I need?  Does this mean that following the law has no value?

Action:  Look beyond the law for the path to perfection – St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life might be a good place to start.  You might even be able to download it for 99¢.

Thought for Monday January 23

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.

Mark 3: 22 – 30  But no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his property  unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

Am I strong enough to resist sin, doubt, worry, fear, hatred, self-righteousness, etc.?   How can I get stronger?

Action:  Get stronger.

Thought for Friday January 20

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy.
Have mercy on me, O God; have mercy on me,
for in you I take refuge.
In the shadow of your wings I take refuge,
till harm pass by.
Have mercy on me, God, have mercy.

Mark 3: 13 – 19  He appointed the Twelve: Simon, whom he named Peter;  James, son of Zebedee,  and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus;  Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.

Would Jesus have wanted me to be one of his posse?  Would I have wanted to be one of the twelve?

Action:  Do your best to carry out Jesus’ mission like his Apostles have.

Thought for Thursday January 19

Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
May all who seek you
exult and be glad in you,
And may those who love your salvation
say ever, "The LORD be glorified."
Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Hebrews 7: 25 – 8:6  Jesus is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them.

Do I ever doubt that Jesus is always able to save?  How often do I encounter a situation or person I think is hopeless?

Action:  The next time you face an impossible person or situation, remind yourself that Jesus can save it and see if that helps you deal with it.

Thought for Wednesday January 18

Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!
My refuge and my fortress,
my stronghold, my deliverer,
My shield, in whom I trust,
who subdues my people under me.
Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

Mark 3: 1 – 6  Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” But they remained silent.  Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart,

Where does my hardness of heart show itself?  Are there sad situations for which I have no compassion?

Action:  Take on (volunteer, donate, campaign, support, etc.) a new cause; one which you have ignored in the past.

Thought for Tuesday January 17

The Lord will remember his covenant forever.
He has won renown for his wondrous deeds;
gracious and merciful is the LORD.
He has given food to those who fear him;
he will forever be mindful of his covenant.
The Lord will remember his covenant forever.

 

Hebrews 6: 10 – 20  Brothers and sisters: God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones.  We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the promises.

Is serving others a priority for me?   Am I ever a little sluggish in the practice of my faith?

Action:  Imitate those who are faithful and patient.

Thought for Monday January 16

You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.
The LORD has sworn, and he will not repent:
"You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."
You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5: 1 – 10  Brothers and sisters: Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, for he himself is beset by weakness and so, for this reason, must make sin offerings for himself as well as for the people.

Do I count myself among the ignorant and erring?  Am I thankful for people who deal with me patiently?

Action:  Be patient with the next ignorant person you meet.

Thought for Friday January 13

Do not forget the works of the Lord!
What we have heard and know,
and what our fathers have declared to us,
we will declare to the generation to come
The glorious deeds of the LORD and his strength.
Do not forget the works of the Lord!

Hebrews 4: 1 – 5. 11  Let us be on our guard while the promise of entering into his rest remains, that none of you seem to have failed. For in fact we have received the Good News just as our ancestors did. But the word that they heard did not profit them, for they were not united in faith with those who listened.

Do I sometimes feel that I have failed?  What benefit is there in being united in faith with others?

 
Action:  Resist the urge to divide yourself from others.

Thought for Thursday January 12

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Come, let us bow down in worship;
let us kneel before the LORD who made us.
For he is our God,
and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides.

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Hebrews 3: 7 – 14  Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil and unfaithful heart, so as to forsake the living God. Encourage yourselves daily while it is still "today,"  so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin. We have become partners of Christ if only we hold the beginning of the reality firm until the end.

What do I do each day to encourage myself?  What is the reality that I hold on to?

Action:  Say something encouraging to 2 or 3 people.

Thought for Wednesday January 11

The Lord remembers his covenant forever.
Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name;
make known among the nations his deeds.
Sing to him, sing his praise,
proclaim all his wondrous deeds.
The Lord remembers his covenant forever.

Hebrews 2: 14 – 18  Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way,  that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.

Can I imagine Jesus being like me in every way – getting a headache, enjoying a cool breeze on a hot day,  eating something that upset his stomach, cheering for the Capernaum Cowboys football team, …?   Do I ever think about Jesus’ suffering when I am having a bad day?

Action:  Be merciful and try to empathize with people who are having a bad day.  

Thought for Tuesday January 10

You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.
All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

Mark 1: 21 -28  In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Do I have any unclean spirits within me?  Do I want Jesus to help me be free of my unclean thoughts, words and deeds or am I kind of comfortable with them?

Action:  Clean up something – in your heart, mind, or environment.

 

Thought for Monday January 9

The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters,
the LORD, over vast waters.
The voice of the LORD is mighty;
the voice of the LORD is majestic.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.

 

Isaiah 42: 1 -  4, 6 - 7  Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. a bruised reed he shall not break,
and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching.

Am I glad Jesus teaches and leads with gentleness and firmness?  Do I feel called to be a joyful witness who illuminates a path that brings hope and love?

Action:  Be gentle but firm in your dealings with others, and yourself.

Thought for Friday January 6

Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.
He has granted peace in your borders;
with the best of wheat he fills you.
He sends forth his command to the earth;
swiftly runs his word!
Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.

Luke 3: 23 – 38  When Jesus began his ministry he was about thirty years of age.  He was the son, as was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, …

Why are people interested in their heritage?  What value is there in recording Jesus’ ancestors?

Action:  Give thanks today for something previous generations did that  made the world better.

Thought for Thursday January 5

Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
his courts with praise;
Give thanks to him; bless his name.
 Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

 

John 1 : 43 – 51  Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Here is a true child of Israel.   There is no duplicity in him."

Could Jesus say the same about me – that I am not deceitful?  What effect does dishonesty have on relationships, families, societies?


Action:  Be honest.

Thought for Wednesday January 4

All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
Let the sea and what fills it resound,
the world and those who dwell in it;
Let the rivers clap their hands,
the mountains shout with them for joy before the LORD.
All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

John 1: 35 – 42 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?”

Am I looking for anything?  Is there something I really don’t want to find?

Action:  Keep looking.

Thought for Tuesday January 3

All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.

All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

1 John 2: 29 – 3:6  See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.  Yet so we are.

Do I treat others like children of God?  Do I treat myself like a child of God? 

Action:  You are a child of God.  Act like it.

Thought for Monday January 2

All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

John 1:19 – 28  So they said to him, "Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us?  What do you have to say for yourself?" He said: "I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as Isaiah the prophet said."

Do I ever feel like I am the lone voice crying out in the face of some injustice?  Who do I know that continues to faithfully cry out even when he/she seems to get no help or support?

Action:  Pope Francis says 2017 will be a good year if people do good things.  Do good things.