Awakening to God

Today’s Reflection

God is constantly tapping our shoulders, asking us to wake up to the divine messages in all of creation that are waiting to be received by any who have eyes to see and ears to hear.

—Marsha Crockett, Sacred Conversation: Exploring the Seven Gifts of Spiritual Direction (Upper Room Books, 2022)

Today’s Question

How might you benefit from a companion helping you see where God is leading? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.—James 1:5 (NRSV)

Prayer for the Week

Holy God, thank you for the gift of spiritual direction and for someone to accompany me on my journey of growing closer to you. Help me to remain open to suggestions my spiritual director offers and to pay attention to signs of your presence. Amen.