To Pray is to Change

Today’s Reflection

“To come near God is to change” is a profound Christian statement of truth. And the most open way to “come near to God” is prayer.

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

Today’s Question

How has God changed you as a result of prayer?

Today’s Scripture

Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.—Exodus 34:29 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.