Scripture Reading
Isaiah 43:1
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine."
Reflection
Three verbs: created, redeemed, named. They describe a God who is not distant but personally engaged with every particular human life. You are not a category to God — you are a name he knows and has spoken. Whatever threatens your sense of identity or security today, you stand on this ground: you are his.
Prayer for Today
God of love and mercy,
embrace all those
whose hearts today
overflow with grief,
unanswered questions
and such a sense of loss.
Grant them space
to express their tears.
Hold them close
through the coming days.
embrace all those
whose hearts today
overflow with grief,
unanswered questions
and such a sense of loss.
Grant them space
to express their tears.
Hold them close
through the coming days.
Amen.