The Sacred Practice of Paying Attention
Taylor Joy Murray
“Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.” Psalm 107:43 (NIV)
“And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” Mark 3:25 (ESV)
“So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai.” Esther 7:10a (NIV)
“… I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15 (NIV)
“But the Lord said, ‘Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.’” Acts 9:15 (NLT)
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
"And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed." Mark 1:35 (ESV)
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV)
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” John 12:46 (NIV)
“Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.” Psalm 107:43 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, poured out with love and power on Pentecost. Fill our hearts anew with Your presence, guiding us in truth, courage, and compassion...
“and I will ask the Father, and he will give you another comforting Counselor like me, the Spirit of Truth, to be with you forever.” John 14:16 (CJB)
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 (NIV)