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Scripture: Isaiah 57:18-19: I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will lead them and repay them with comfort, creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the LORD; and I will heal them. Abridged: When we become aware of the Christ within us for the first time, it is because God has met us precisely where we are and wants to listen to our stories and heal our wounds. Meditation: When we become aware of the Christ within us for the first time, it is because God has met us precisely where we are and wants to listen to our stories and heal our wounds. Then, as we become grateful for the gifts of grace, healing, and forgiveness, the power of the Holy Spirit compels us to serve God’s purpose for our lives. As we journey, eager to stay in the presence of God, we discover that the Holy Spirit moves in powerful strides, and we sometimes experience distance between what God needs from us and what we can accomplish. In our tired dismay, as we scramble to remain in the trail of God’s light, we may ask ourselves, "Shouldn’t the Holy Spirit slow down and move at a pace more comfortable for us?” The good news, though, is that when the Holy Spirit seems to have moved far ahead of us, causing us to feel left behind in the wilderness, we can gather with others in prayer, and God will strengthen us precisely where we are to calm our fears and lead us onward. Prayer: We seek you, Almighty God, to be a light in our hearts and a guide for our feet. In your presence, let us stand, let us sit, and let us rest. Amen Enter password: .