First Steps – January 1, 2018

Earlier this week, I had an opportunity to eat dinner with a friend. We ended up talking about his prayer life.  Desiring something more with God but not knowing what to do, I suggested that he start with some of the prayers of The Saints.  They, like us, were normal people who sought God in all things.  As you begin this year, begin it in prayer.

Perhaps on this first day of the year, we could begin with St. Anselm, an 11th Century Archbishop of Canterbury.  He prayed:

“O Lord my God, teach my heart this day where and how to see you, where and how to find you.  You have made me and remade me, and you have bestowed on me all the good things I possess, and still I do not know you.  I have not yet done that for which I was made.

Teach me to seek you, for I cannot seek you unless you teach me, or find you unless you show yourself to me.  Let me seek you in my desire, let me desire you in my seeking.  Let me find you by loving you, let me love you when I find you.” 

May God bless you as you seek after God,

 

 

 

This week’s reading:
Monday – Matthew 11-13
Tuesday – Matthew 14-16
Wednesday – Matthew 17-19
Thursday – Matthew 20-22
Friday – Mathew 23-25

 

Please Pray for:
Ukraine Children—St. Paul’s Winter Mission Trip
Safe travels for all who are traveling this holiday season
For 2018 and all those who will grow in Christ this year
St Paul’s upcoming Marriage Retreat