Seeking God's Face is a daily, contemplative devotional — rooted in the ancient traditions of the Divine Office and "lectio divina" — guiding you to renewed communion with God through sacred Scripture and universal prayer.

April 29, 2024

— Easter • Day 30

Invitation Psalm 126:2-3

"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy... The Lord has done great thingsfor us, and we are filled with joy."

Quiet

Bible Song Psalm 94:1-3, 8-11, 16-19

The Lord is a God who avenges.
O God who avenges, shine forth.

Rise up, Judge of the earth;
pay back to the proud what they deserve.

How long, Lord, will the wicked,
how long will the wicked be jubilant? ...

Take notice, you senseless ones among the people;
you fools, when will you become wise?

Does he who fashioned the ear not hear?
Does he who formed the eye not see?

Does he who disciplines nations not punish?
Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?

The Lord knows all human plans;
he knows that they are futile...

Who will rise up for me against the wicked?
Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?

Unless the Lord had given me help,
I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.

When I said, "My foot is slipping,"
your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.

When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.

Bible Reading John 14:1-4

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

Quiet

Dwelling

Leisurely read again ... is there a word or idea that stirred within you? Linger over it and give it your attention ... is there something about the reading you'd like to ask God about? Pray your life to God ... take a moment to rest in God's presence.

Free Prayer

  • for wide appreciation of the beauty and complexity of creation
  • for the care of creation
  • for those at the forefront of caring for creation

Prayer HC 58

Father in heaven, the hope of my eternal home with you offers visions of a goodness and glory that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has ever imagined, but yet I was made for. Give me a faith-filled imagination that finds ways to loop the hope of heaven back into today, living more of your life here and now. Amen.

Blessing Jude 21

"Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life."