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This week’s prompt

“Thy will be done.” Where is God inviting you to let go of your own plan this week?

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PrivateNov 7, 2026

Thy will be done

Today the words caught in my throat. I realized how often I pray for my own plan to be blessed rather than surrendering to His…

642 words · Ordinary Time

SharedOct 31, 2026

Daily bread, daily grace

Small mercies all week: a call from an old friend, the quiet of the early morning, my son's laughter at dinner…

418 words · Ordinary Time

In reviewOct 24, 2026

Forgiving the unforgivable

As we forgive those who trespass against us. I sat with this line for a long time, thinking of my brother…

903 words · Ordinary Time

PrivateOct 17, 2026

Kingdom come

What would it look like for the kingdom to come in my office on Monday morning? Perhaps it begins with patience…

377 words · Ordinary Time