Ordinary Time 
Pause
āDeep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Centerā¦ to which we may continuously return. Eternity is at our hearts…Ā calling us home unto Itself.ā
Thomas Kelly, A Testament of Devotion, 1941
Spend a few moments looking into your heart today and see: Christās Light is there, waiting for you.
Listen
The Lord looks down from heaven;Ā he sees every human being.Ā From his dwelling place God observesĀ all who live on earth.Ā God is the one who made all their hearts,Ā the one who knows everything they do.
We put our hope in the Lord.Ā He is our help and our shield.Ā Our heart rejoices in GodĀ because we trust his holy name.Ā Lord, let your faithful love surround usĀ because we wait for you.
Psalm 33:13-15, 20-22
Think
As a response to the threat of terrorism, the US federal government monitors the email, cell phones, text messages, and internet use of American citizens. Recent research by the Pew Research Center found that 87% of Americans know about government surveillance, and that most people do not like it ā yet only 25% of Americans have changed how they behave because of government monitoring.
The picture painted by the psalmist couldnāt be more different. God sees all that occurs, and God knows the hearts and motives of each person. The knowledge of God is infinitely greater than any human knowledge could ever be. Yet this is a good thing for the psalmist ā knowing that God sees everything leads the psalmist to hope, rejoicing, and trust.
One of the marks of living faith is an awareness of Godās constant presence. God always sees, knows, and understands us. Godās faithful love surrounds us. If that is true, what does it mean for you today? How can you live differently because of Godās constant presence?
Andrew Garnett
Pray
God, I know that you are with me wherever I go. May that knowledge help me live differently today. Amen.
Go
Go today with a faith that is alive to the presence and the possibilities of God.
