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Hope Springs Forth
Throughout the year, we have continued to celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Upper Room daily Read More
Christal Williams | Read 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Even the most beautiful of relationships are complicated. Any parent figure knows this truth in their relationship with those they care for. It is the connection itself that can cause such friction. Adults trying to guide growing children generally want only the best for them, but what exactly is “the...
Thank you, God, for being in the midst of our relationships with others. We count on your direction and guidance now and in the days to come. Amen.
Our readings from Second Samuel invite you to look at the cries of King David as warrior, father, child of God, and king. These readings contrast with the life and call of Jesus as the bread of life, which comes down from heaven and is gifted to all. In the psalm, we will see both the faith and frailty of a psalmist who acknowledges the need to be heard, forgiven, and rescued by God. The reading from the letter to the Ephesians calls for unity and maturity in the body of Christ. This week’s reading will be bread not only for your soul but your life.
Read 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33. Have you ever been afraid? Did that fear paralyze you? How does your relationship with God help anxiety to dissipate?
Read Psalm 130. When have you experienced God’s presence in times of despair?
Read Ephesians 4:25–5:2. What is the difference between unity and uniformity? Once accepting this relationship in the body of Christ, how vital will replacing old behaviors with new ones become?
Read John 6:35, 41-51. Have you ever had to make a declaration that seemed unpopular? What unpopular statements are you being called to make now?
Respond by posting a prayer.
