During this first week of Advent I am drawn to meditate on Psalm 62:5:
"For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him."
On this first week of Advent God calls us to "keep alert" and "beware" (Mark 13:33). The way we do this is to seek out God in the silence. Take some time out of each day this week to meet with God in the silence and experience God's hope.
Some wisdom from St. Theophan the Recluse:
"Everywhere and always God is with us, near to us and in us. But we are not always with [God], since we do not remember [God]...Take upon yourself this task--to make a habit of such recollection. Make yourself a rule always to be wit the Lord, keeping your mind in your heart, and do not let your thoughts wander; as often as they stray, turn them back again and keep them at home in the closet of your heart, and delight in converse with the Lord." (The Art of Prayer)
Here are some Scriptures for you to read each day to center yourselves as you listen to the voice of God.
Monday: Matthew 3:1-3
Tuesday: Isaiah 2:3-4
Wednesday: Romans 13:11-12
Thursday: Psalm 25:1-5
Friday: 1 Thessalonians 3:12
Saturday: Isaiah 64:8
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