Day 36 / January 1, 2012

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Daily Scripture

And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Luke 2:33–38 (ESV)

Daily Prayer

Sometimes I want to know the future, what lies ahead in the path You offer me. But I am fairly certain that if You were to show me, I would turn away in selfishness or fear.

Please, Lord, show me only what I need to know. Help me to trust in the paths You lead me on. Remind me that You never take me anywhere that You will not walk by my side.

To the Father who carries me over jagged rocks and torrid streams. And the Son who straightens crooked passes. And the Spirit who lifts me out of destructive pits. Blessed Trinity, help me understand Your Epiphany.