Friday 03.15.13
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted."
- Ps. 34:9a
I find this psalm simple and fulfilling. Too often it takes a really low moment to pull me out of myself enough to seek God and His mercy, wisdom, and grace. While I sometimes hesitate to whine, cry, or lean on one person too much (will she still care about me? am I getting on his nerves? will she think I am weak?), it is mind boggling to truly understand that God will bear all of me. All of my worries, sins, fears, dreams, and craziness. Any part of me that is broken, He can and will see without flinching or hesitating or giving up on me.
Grant me peace and strengthen the bonds that tie us together, Lord.
Thursday 03.14.13
The gospel from Thursday is very interesting in the sense that Jesus highlights the relationship between faith and holy scripture. Indeed, He goes so far as to question if people are examining the text and placing their faith in it without consulting and trusting in God's wisdom. In today's world, when people regularly debate interpretations of what is really "moral" based on scripture, this gospel seems particularly pertinent. I can't help but question if enough people, including myself, go so far as to pray for insights and wisdom when reflecting on scripture. As a living and breathing text, the bible is the bedrock of many people's faith, and yet, we, weak humans that we are, have a tendency to twist the meanings to fit our desires. While I continue my Lenten journey, Lord, let me glean wisdom from the bible through You and with You.
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