*Quote:“The spirit is given to us…and by the Spirit’s power we have the capacity to listen, understand, and act on the guidance God sends…Focusing on the past or worrying about the future takes our focus away from the present and makes it harder for us to discern God’s leaning. Anxiety about choices or fear about what is happening also can get in the way of our hearing and understanding…As we seek to live with greater awareness of God, the Spirit gives us everything we need for newness of life. Prayer: God of love, open my heart and mind to hear your guidance and follow it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
From: Christ in Our Home, Vol,66#1, Augsburg Fortress Pub., Read:2/2, (Luke 2:22-40).
