For When We Want More
Ask
The psalmist talks about how hiding our human-ness from God compounds it, but when we tell God the truth about our condition, God becomes the place of safety we had longed for. Secretly, honestly, and perhaps under a blanket, offer to God the “God-sized project” of being fully known and loved in all our imperfections.
Do
Draw a self-portrait (it doesn’t have to be good!). On the page, write down the things that make you, you. Maybe your kindness or stubbornness (for better or worse) or the way your nose crinkles when you smile. Take time to notice the humanity in your gifts and imperfections (that are sometimes gifts if we look close enough!).
Pray
Pray today’s blessing again (from page 184 of The Lives We Actually Have), and add a secret prayer of response to God that is yours alone.