Abide with Me

by Elizabeth Strout

While his need to give praise had increased, his desire to avoid people had increased as well.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

lectio divina,

In Christianity,Lectio Divina(Latin for "Divine Reading") is a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word.

Do not be afraid, for you are deeply loved by God. Be at peace; take heart and be strong.

When other helpers fail and comforts flee . . . O Lord, abide with me.

Doctrine of Justification,

In Christian theology,justificationis God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice. ... In Lutheranism and Calvinism, righteousness from God is viewed as being credited to the sinner's account through faith alone, without works.

Covenant with God,

“Confusion will prevent you from being dogmatic.