Scripture Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Reflection
Three short commands — rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances — and then the remarkable clarification: this is the will of God for you. We often search for God's will in decisions about career or relationships, while the will he has declared plainly is an inner disposition of joy, prayer, and gratitude. These are not feelings to generate but choices to make. Begin with gratitude today, and notice how it reorients everything else.
Prayer for Today
God of all people, teach us to be patriotic, but humbly so. Teach us to see
the frailty, beauty, and value of life in light of this tragedy rather than using
it to elevate trivial difference to the heights of divisive reasons for hatred.
Remind us of the way the true heart of our nation's people was revealed in
open doors, open arms and open hearts. May we never forget that on that
day we did not focus on nationality, wealth, race, or education. We focused
on humanity and love for our fellow AMERICANS.
Lord, Call us back to that place in our hearts. Instill in us the deepest
sense to be that people once again. We lift up to you all those who, even
today, 12 years later, suffer from the loss. May we continue to heal and
help each other just as we did that day.
Amen.
the frailty, beauty, and value of life in light of this tragedy rather than using
it to elevate trivial difference to the heights of divisive reasons for hatred.
Remind us of the way the true heart of our nation's people was revealed in
open doors, open arms and open hearts. May we never forget that on that
day we did not focus on nationality, wealth, race, or education. We focused
on humanity and love for our fellow AMERICANS.
Lord, Call us back to that place in our hearts. Instill in us the deepest
sense to be that people once again. We lift up to you all those who, even
today, 12 years later, suffer from the loss. May we continue to heal and
help each other just as we did that day.
Amen.
Amen.