I Return to God

Today’s Reflection

I return to the One from whom I came and to whom I belong. For regardless of how self-sufficient I [am] . . . when this body fails, there is then only One who can translate me into another life.

—Douglas V. Steere, Dimensions of Prayer: Cultivating a Relationship with God (Upper Room Books, 2002)

Today’s Question

How do you imagine God will translate you, body and soul, into the next life?

Today’s Scripture

And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.”—Revelation 21:5 NRSVUE

Prayer for the Week

Prayer: God, I belong to you. Change me into what you will; send me to where you will; put me to doing what you will, so I can stay in your presence forever. Amen.