Have you ever considered writing your spiritual autobiography? That may sound a little too ambitious, but perhaps jotting down a few notes on key events in life might be fruitful, especially with a focus on how our faith helps us in certain mountaintop or valley of darkness times?
The Upper Room article HERE by Richard L. Morgan describes one approach to writing such a document. The author encourages
“Focus on ‘grace moments’—moments when God was present in your life story.”
This date was a valley of darkness date 19 years ago for many of us. Faith and our communities were important on that day and in the days that followed. We worshiped, wept, listened, wept, prayed, consoled, sang and more. Our pastor gave a “Christians, What Now?” sermon that was inspiring – prompting the writing of this song of the same title (audio HERE.)
What “grace moment” dates come immediately to your mind? Take a moment to thank God for being there, on the mountaintop experiences and in the valleys.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS: Consider selecting an event in your life and jot a few notes using the spiritual autobiography prompts in the Upper Room article. It doesn’t have to become a book! 🙂
PRAYER: Dear Creator God, help us to make time for you. Thank you for being there in all of our days, especially during “grace moments” in our lifetimes. You bless us in so many ways and we ask for the strength, support and wisdom to find outlets for sharing of Christian love to our neighbors – no exceptions! Amen.
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, September 13, 2020:
- Exodus 14:19-31 and Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
- Genesis 50:15-21 and Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13
- Romans 14:1-12
- Matthew 18:21-35
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