Dear Everyone,
Here is a piece I read which had quite an affect on me last year. I keep going back to certain “letters” and praying them often. I hope you will find something to meditate on. It is an exercise over two weeks, then you repeat it. Doing it a second time had an even deeper meaning for me. The prayer is from “God’s Word, 2022” with a few alterations.
As we commence Lent this month, this prayer suggestion could be an opportunity to discover what we have to let go of, or what we have to embrace more, in order to hear what the Lord wants of us in 2023.
Merle Whiteman, Waikanae Companions
THE TRUE MEANING OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS
DISCIPLESHIP
DAY | LETTER | THOUGHT |
1 | D | Divine calling- how or when do I feel divinely called? |
2 | I | Interior life & prayer. How would I describe my inner life of prayer? |
3 | S | Service & sacrifice- where do I find myself? |
4 | C | My commitment to God’s call |
5 | I | Integrity of my witness |
6 | P | Pursuing truth |
7 | L | Listening- hearing God and others |
8 | E | Empowerment of the Holy Spirit |
8 | S | Stewardship of God’s grace & blessings |
10 | H | Hope in the midst of adversity |
11 | I | Intuition & discernment to read the signs of the times |
12 | P | Perseverance to accomplish God’s mission |
13 | A day of praise & thanksgiving for a life of being a disciple & follower | |
of Jesus | ||
14 | A day to journal |
Over the next two weeks, repeat the exercise or maybe use the days, phrases or experiences which were most meaningful for you.