33-40 God, teach me lessons for living
so I can stay the course.
Give me insight so I can do what you tell me—
my whole life one long, obedient response.
Guide me down the road of your commandments;
I love traveling this freeway!
Give me an appetite for your words of wisdom,
and not for piling up loot.
Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets,
invigorate me on the pilgrim way.
Affirm your promises to me—
promises made to all who fear you.
Deflect the harsh words of my critics—
but what you say is always so good.
See how hungry I am for your counsel;
preserve my life through your righteous ways!
“In making a choice or in coming to a decision only one thing is really important:
to seek and to find out what God calls me to do at this time of life.” -Saint Ignatius of Loyola
If you’re not in a time of discernment today, you will more than likely be there soon. Even if you’re not discerning a large life decision, we discern what choices to make each day. Today, we invite you to pause in silence for a few minutes. Take a few deep breaths to settle your thoughts and body. Ask the question in prayer with God “What insight, what counsel, do you have for me today?”