You are perfect, my Jesus. Thank you for perfectly loving me.

Women were first at the Cradle and last at the Cross.  They had never known a man like this Man . . . A prophet and teacher who never nagged at them, never flattered or coaxed or promised.

~~Dorothy Sayers

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

We look for perfection—and are disappointed. The reality is that the men in our lives are far from perfect. They cannot be perfect for us any more than we can be perfect for them. So we would be wise to stop expecting it.

We should look instead at the One who defines perfection, the only human being ever to live a flawless life. Many people at the time didn’t see it, but a few did—the women who surrounded him as a baby, birthing him, protecting him, rejoicing in him; those who surrounded him on the cross, weeping and agonizing over his unjust death.

They had found the perfect man—he didn’t nag or flatter or coax or patronize. He loved. He showed them their value. He taught them. He made them his disciples.

And they went out and changed the world.

Prayer for Meditation

You are perfect, my Jesus. Thank you for perfectly loving me.

Scripture for Meditation

Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene. John 19:25 

Music for Meditation

Deep In Love With You

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Deep In Love With You

It’s not really important when I choose to meet God every day.

What really matters is that I show up regularly . . .

consistency, after all, doesn’t mean perfection; it simply means refusing to give up.

~~Anne Graham Lotz

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

As Christian women, we know that our daily time with God is important. We might have tried different scenarios—early morning, late at night, on the train to work, over lunch. As life changes for us, so do our schedules. Yet one thing must be on our calendar daily—a quiet time with God.

It doesn’t matter when we choose to meet with him. It doesn’t matter that while we used to be able to get up at five o’clock in the morning, the sleepless nights with a new baby have precluded that. Change the time to fit your phase of life, but then stick with it as best you can. If you miss a day, meet him the next. Consistency doesn’t mean perfection; it just means refusing to give up.

Your time with him is precious. You feel loved, you gain joy, you come away refreshed and reinvigorated. And who doesn’t need that?

Prayer for Meditation

Father, thank you that you allow me—and call me—to meet with you.

Scripture for Meditation

As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed them into her house. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.”

But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are so upset over all these details! There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it—and I won’t take it away from her.” Mark 10:38-42

Music for Meditation

Deep In Love With You

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