Lent daybook, 11: Give me a drink

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Girl drinking water in Rwanda (from Partners in Health initiative)
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John 4:1-26: Give me a drink

{all readings for the day: Psalm 55; Deuteronomy 11:18-28; Hebrews 5:1-10; John 4:1-26}

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Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who cares for us:  Preserve me from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from me the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. source

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

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Vidi Aquam

Young Oceans

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Stop: Observe

Schedule a day of complete rest: What does it help you realize about your life and heart?

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Lent daybook, 10: wash me and I will be whiter than snow

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Winter Light at the University of Notre Dame - Bob Woodberry
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Psalm 51: wash me and I will be whiter than snow

{all readings for the day: Psalm 51; Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Hebrews 4:11-16; John 3:22-36}

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Read Psalm 51 as a prayer (preferably out loud).

In the evening, in the morning and at noonday, I will complain and lament, and he will hear my voice.

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White As Snow

U2

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Stop 

Sit in total stillness for 5 minutes today.  How does it feel?

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Lent daybook, 9: whoever believes in Him is not condemned

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Epectase 5 - photographer Corentin Fohlen and performer Jérôme Von Zilw
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John 3:16-21: whoever believes in Him is not condemned 

{all readings for the day: Psalm 50; Deuteronomy 9:23-10:5; Hebrews 4:1-10; John 3:16-21}

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Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who cares for us:  Preserve me from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from me the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. source

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

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Hymn for Rob Ely

Tim Coons

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Stop

Sit in total stillness for 5 minutes today.  How does it feel?

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Lent daybook, 8: an evil, unbelieving heart leading you to fall away from the living God

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Embroidered Heart - Madrigal Embroidery
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Hebrews 3:12-19: an evil, unbelieving heart leading you to fall away from the living God

{all readings for the day: Psalm 119:49-72; Deuteronomy 9:13-21; Hebrews 3:12-19; John 2:23-3:15}

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Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who cares for us:  Preserve me from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from me the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. source

In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday, I will complain and lament, and he will hear my voice.

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Help My Unbelief

Red Mountain Church

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Stop: Being 

How do you picture a day spent "being" - as opposed to "doing"?

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Lent daybook, 7: your people have acted corruptly

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Dance Around the Golden Calf - Emil Nolde
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Deuteronomy 9: 4-12 / John 2:13-22: your people have acted corruptly / making a whip of cords He drove them all out of the temple

{all readings for the day: Psalm 45; Deuteronomy 9:4-12; Hebrews 3:1-11; John 2:13-22}

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Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who cares for us:  Preserve me from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from me the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. source

O Lord, hear my prayer and let my cry come to you. Thanks be to God.

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O Help My Unbelief

Sojourn

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Stop: Liberation 

What taskmasters do you need to be liberated from to reclaim your dignity?

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Lent daybook, 6: I am so troubled that I cannot speak

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Listen: Open Spaces

Erica Grimm-Vance

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Psalm 77: I am so troubled that I cannot speak

{all readings for the day: Psalm 77;Job 4:1-21;Ephesians 2:1-10}

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Then I said, “I will appeal to this,
    to the years of the right hand of the Most High.”

11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
12 I will ponder all your work,
    and meditate on your mighty deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is holy.
    What god is great like our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders;
    you have made known your might among the peoples.
15 You with your arm redeemed your people,
    the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah

Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. Amen.

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Encompassed With Clouds of Distress

Park Slope Church

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Stop: Stop

Sit in total stillness for 5 minutes today.  How does it feel?

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*I followed the brothers at the Society of St. John the Evangelist (Boston) during Advent and just discovered their Lent offering, a daily practice themed to the rhythm of Stop.Pray.Work.Play.Love.  Good, simple practices for our Lenten journey.*