Upper Room Daily Reflection
Living in Terms of Abundance
Thursday’s Reflection
LIVING IN TERMS OF ABUNDANCE is the result of perceiving our connectedness to God, loved ones, and the wider community, regardless of inner or outer conditions of poverty or wealth. Faith awakens us to a deeper reality of God’s lively and energetic presence in our lives through relationships that sustain and empower us. Faith in God as our loving companion enables us to risk giving to others generously, knowing that God will always supply our deepest needs. God’s wellspring of insight and energy constantly replenishes our lives, especially when we awaken to the abundance that is our birthright [as children of God].
- Bruce G. Epperly
Holy Adventure: 41 Days of Audacious Living
From p. 95 of Holy Adventure: 41 Days of Audacious Living. Copyright © 2008 by Bruce G. Epperly. All rights reserved. Used with permission. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
Today’s QuestionWhat does “living in terms of abundance” mean to you? Share your reflections.
Today’s Scripture ReadingGive thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal!
- Psalm 107:1, gnt
This Week …- Special Need:
- This Week: Pray for peacemakers everywhere. Add your prayer to the Prayer Wall.
- Tips for Your Spirit:
- Praying with Eyes Open. Many of us were taught to close our eyes when we pray. Praying with icons is an ancient prayer practice that involves keeping our eyes wide open, taking into our heart what the image visually communicates. Try praying with icons.
- Saints, Inc.:
- This week we remember Ignatius of Loyola (July 31).
- Lectionary Readings:
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