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Listen to Jesus

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The Saviour’s Transfiguration
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Moscow, Tretyakov Gallery

[A] bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Matthew 17:5

Of all the voices demanding my attention, I need to listen for the voice of Jesus, the voice of kindness, healing, hope, mercy, justice, and nonviolence—and align my attitudes, behaviors, words, and actions with his command to love.

Today I will listen to the voice of Jesus and find ways to help those who are hungry, homeless, ill, and treated with inhumanity and injustice. I will bear hardship if necessary in order to follow where the Lord’s voice leads me.

Faith practice

Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Luke 12:34

I breathe in God with every inhalation and I surrender to God’s love with each exhalation. I have been made for this intimate communion, this eternal cycle of receiving and giving love. I am at home in the heart of God.

Today I will choose God as my treasure. I will practice faith by opening my heart to God’s infinite presence, kindness, and love.

To serve

Lori Shaull
26 January 2017

Jesus said to them, “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45

A young friend of mine has become the target of unjust practices at her workplace and has taken a stand for justice. Even though she may never know the far-reaching results of her call for justice, her mental, physical, and emotional sacrifice performs a lasting service for others who are being or will be treated unjustly.

Lord, let your mercy be on us as we experience suffering when walking your Way of peace and justice. May we serve the needs of all those who have no one to advocate for them.