February 21, 2020

In God’s Loving Arms

Haydée Meloni (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

(Image: Pixabay)

You teach me the way of life. In your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right hand. - Psalm 16:11 (CEB)

In my yoga class we practice a self-hug technique: crossed arms placed on the chest, hands on the shoulders to “shelter” the heart. One Saturday morning I started with that posture and had a moment of silent prayer. I felt close to Jesus in that moment of calm.

A few...

Today's Prayer

Merciful God, thank you for your infinite love that moves us deeply and shelters us during our most difficult times. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Listen to the Devotional

Log In to leave a comment

Today's Reading

Psalm 103:1-8

Thought for the Day

Holding God’s love in my heart can bring peace to my day.

Prayer Focus

medical doctors

Respond by posting a prayer.

I join many of those who will pray for you as you seek to discern what you are called to be at this moment. May God grant you the courage to fulfill that calling. May we all open our eyes and see the misery, open our ears and hear the cries of God’s people, and, like God through the Lord Jesus Christ, be incarnate amongst them.”

View a growing list of resources for the spiritual work of overcoming racism.

—Rev. Sidwell Mokgothu, Limpopo Synod Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and board member for Africa Upper Room Ministries