God Who Does Not Anger

Today’s Reflection

For I saw no anger except on our part, and God forgives that in us, for anger is nothing but a perversity and contrariness to peace and love. It comes from a lack of strength or lack of wisdom or lack of goodness.

—Edited by Keith Beasley-Topliffe, The Upper Room Spiritual Classics: Writings of Julian of Norwich (Upper Room Books, 2017)

Today’s Question

When have you seen God show mercy instead of anger? How did it affect you?

Today’s Scripture

The Lord, the Lord,a God merciful and gracious,slow to anger,and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

—Exodus 34:6 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God, in you all things are loved. When I see myself, may I see your love for me. When I see my neighbor, may I see your love for them. May I learn to love all beings as much as you do. Amen.