Presence

I take a moment or two to tune into my breath and come before God. I prepare myself to read and reflect on the Word of God.

Scripture Reading

Isaiah 12:4 NRSVue

And you will say on that day:

“Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted.

Reflection

How often do I recommend a restaurant to a friend? Perhaps they ask who fixes my car? Where I buy my clothes? Who does my hair? We’re living in a time when social media ‘likes’ prevail. If I’m on social media, how many posts did I ‘like’ today? How many did I share? I write reviews of hotels, restaurants, and cafés I’ve visited. I judge. I rate. I recommend. But do I recommend God? When asked how I managed to do something, do I credit God with helping me? Do I thank Him? In public? Today, I will find the opportunity to thank God publicly – be it to one person or many. I will give Him credit. I will recommend Him. I will give praise and make known. 

Closing Prayer

Dear Lord, give me the courage and the grace to acknowledge you before others today, and to speak out boldly in your name and in your honour. May I share your light with others and speak openly about what you have done in my life, without fear. Through your Holy Spirit I pray, Amen.