Reflection

“Joy is best sown in broken ground.” –Jack Wellman

Prayer

Transforming God,

Some of the most joyful people we know have also been people who have learned to suffer well. Open our hearts to hear the wisdom that these souls have to share from the depth of their experience. In big ways and small, may we all find courage to let joy into our brokenness and allow ourselves to be vulnerable, open, and porous to your transforming grace. Let joy be sown in our brokenness, that new life may burst forth. For our good and the good of all those we encounter, we humbly ask you to make beauty out of our ashes. Amen.

Call to Action

Where in my life do I struggle to be vulnerable? Ask for help in learning to sow seeds of joy in that place of vulnerability.