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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
Cristina Dinoto | Read Psalm 1:1-6
The image of a tree on the water’s edge always makes me think of times of peace. The word of God brings me to times of peace from a convulsed, violent world that gets lost in fights and greed, in wanting to be first or having everything at the cost...
Thank you, Lord, because your creation is perfect. Nudge us to contemplate your beauty through an awareness of the trees that give us shade and air. You did everything well! Amen.
Proverbs describes the noble wife and sets a standard that can seem impossible. This woman is capable and respected and also generous and wise. She serves but is not weak. Is she a “superwoman,” and do all women need to be “superwomen”? No, she is noble because she follows the counsel of the psalmist and is deeply rooted in the teachings of God. Therefore, she represents a standard for everyone to emulate, not just women. James, another teacher of wisdom, encourages believers to show these same characteristics by following the wisdom given by God. In Mark’s Gospel, the disciples display a lack of wisdom by arguing over who is the greatest. Jesus reminds them that greatness in God’s eyes comes through service, not through seeking recognition.
Read Proverbs 31:10-31. How have societal expectations shaped your life? How do you allow them to shape the ways you interact with others?
Read Psalm 1. What fruit are you yielding in this season?
Read James 3:13–4:3, 7-8a. In what ways does your life reflect “gentleness born of wisdom”? How are you gentle with yourself and with others?
Read Mark 9:30-37. How do you seek to serve others in your daily life?
Respond by posting a prayer.
