The Director

Today’s Reflection

A spiritual director [is like] a musical director who neither writes the music nor performs it. The director listens, observes, tunes the ear, blends the notes into a harmonious whole, and highlights spots of dissonance or hurried rhythms.

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

Today’s Question

When has a friend, mentor, or spiritual director helped you see God’s work in your life more clearly? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Listen to advice and accept instruction,that you may gain wisdom for the future.—Proverbs 19:20 (NRSVUE)

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.