We Wonder

Follow the flow of Ordinary Time with us through the book of Galatians in our Back to School season: open.spotify.com/playlist/1fnMo…

"I never want to brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through that cross the world has been crucified as far as I am concerned. And I have been crucified as far as the world is concerned."

"But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy, and peace. It is being patient, kind, and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind." - Galatians 5:22-23

"Some of you are trying to be made right with God by obeying the law. You have been separated from Christ. You have fallen away from God's grace. But we long to be made completely holy because of our faith in Christ." - Galatians 4:4-5

"And my sickness was hard on you. But you weren't mean to me. You didn't make fun of me. Instead you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God. You welcomed me as if I were Christ Jesus himself." - Galatians 4:14

"So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God by believing in Christ. This is because all of you who were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. You have put him on as if he were your clothes." - Galatians 3:26-27

"But Scripture has locked everything up under the control of sin. It does so in order that what was promised might be given to those who believe. The promise comes through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ." - Galatians 3:22

"Christ Jesus set us free so that the blessing given to Abraham would come to the Gentiles through Christ. He did it so that we might receive the promise of the Holy Spirit. The promised Spirit comes by believing in Christ." - Galatians 3:14

"I have been crucified with Christ. I don't live any longer, but Christ lives in me. Now I live my life in my body by the faithfulness of the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself for me." - Galatians 2:20

How can I wonder more deeply?

When did I feel close to God this week?

Three ways to stop and wonder as another week begins: I wonder, where do I see God working?

"Some people in Jerusalem were thought to be important. But it makes no difference to me what they were. God does not treat people differently." - Galatians 2:6, NIRV

"Brothers and sisters, here is what I want you to know. The good news I preached does not come from human beings. No one gave it to me. No one taught it to me. Instead, I received it from Jesus Christ. He showed it to me." – Galatians 1:11-12 (NIRV)

This time of year can be stressful. I wonder… what feels hard about this season? Where do I feel God drawing near to me? Can I ask him to see me, in whatever I feel, and trust that I’m not alone?

A prayer for wondering about God’s word: Loving God: make our minds curious, our hearts open, and our bodies at peace. Thank you for inviting us to wonder about your words. Amen.

What do you find yourself wondering lately? #weeklywonder

Prove your goodness to us, so that we can sing about it to the world. Let people hear our songs, know you, and be healed. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Come to our aid, and have mercy on us. Show your strength by helping us.

A prayer at the beginning of the week: