God Lifts Me Up and Carries Me

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Prayer

Thank you, God, for your gift of presence that sustains me today. If I am too weak or broken, lift me up and carry me as you did in the days of old. Amen.

Carry These Words in Your Heart Today

God lifts me up and carries me.

Today's Picture

God's gift of presence -- through friends, through our faith community, through the Eucharist. I took this picture one summer at Lake Junaluska -- at the SOULfeast conference.

Question

How is God present to you today? Share your reflections.

Book of the Day

The Africana Worship Book
Sherrie Dobbs Johnson

Discipleship Resources published a series of three Africana Worship Books. Each book takes the scriptures of one of the lectionary years (A, B, or C) as the inspiration for prayers written by a group of talented writers. The litanies and prayers in each book speak with the truth of the African American experience in the world. And they call out the human experience as brothers and sisters who stand before our God in worship. I'm honored to have been able to use one of these prayers in The Uncluttered Heart. More about the book.

Sing Your Prayer

Open My Heart - All four verses. Listen.

Comments

[Connie]

"as you did in the days of old" really touched me today and took my mind back to 1974, when God took me through a very difficult time. He was so faithful to me then and how can I doubt that he will be faithful to me always. Actually, I don't doubt.....I believe.

[Beth Richardson]

I'm sitting in a quiet house this morning, grateful for a day off. I'm grateful for the presence of a loving God who has carrIed me through tough times. Usually there are bunches of loving people who also help carry me through those tough times.

Thank you, God, for your presence with those who are hurting ... And your presence with me. Amen.

[angie]

walked my dog with my son this morning and his dog - beautiful day - God was everywhere - feeling especially blessed for lots of reasons -
Thanks be to God -

[Duane]

Causes me to reflect on today's UR Devotional - "Learning to Float" - http://devotional.upperroom.org/
Very captivating devotional and comments, especially the statement - "Hope Floats". So; Hope elevates our spirits and trust above all cares, and enrichens our faith and trust in God.

Just want to share this weblink to a great little booklet that I find worth the read, and at no cost. Hope all are blessed with it as I was.
http://discoveryseries.org/?s=Where+can+we+find+comfort&x=19&y=9

[Molly]

Yes, "as you did in days of old" struck me too. As I spent time with precious family, I was reminded of the ways God has been with me/us in the past, especially through some of the hard times. I felt so blessed. It does remind us, that he will be with us always, wherever we go and whatever we face, as we noted a few days ago.
Glad to hear you had a quiet day at home, Beth. May God bless you through this time, and yes, all those who are feeling pain or loss as we start this new year.

[Genie]

I like the image of hope floating and want to get back to reading the Upper Room. A friend once gave the website address by email as a Christmas gift to all her friends.