[Jesus said to the crowds:] “I will not reject anyone who comes to me.” John 6:37
We hope in Jesus and invite all people to walk with us in his way of mercy, love, nonviolence, justice, kindness, and healing. We walk with Jesus and have the courage to face adversity and hardship. We trust Jesus to guide us and we live in peace.
Today I will go to Jesus and know he will welcome me. I will trust him to sustain me in everything.
Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage. Psalm 23:4
We are walking in a dark valley at this time in history. War and hatred are not God’s way. Peace and love are God’s way.
Today I will remember the Lord is walking beside me and leading me in his way. I will release all fear. I will have the courage to love my neighbor even when we do not see eye to eye.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side.
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage. Psalm 23:4
At this time in history, we are walking in a dark valley of cosmic panic, trauma, and grief. But we are not alone. The Lord is always with us.
When loud voices bombard us with messages of distress, despair, and doom, we must take time to get quiet and listen deeply in our hearts to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd, the One whose voice calms us and gives us hope and courage.
Today I will remember I am always in the presence of the Good Shepherd. I will remind myself I have nothing to fear.
Mary Ann McSweeny 