My Shelter and strength

“An Hasidic rabbi told his people that if they studied the Torah, it would put scripture on their hearts. One of them asked, ‘Why on our hearts, and not in them?’ The rabbi answered, ‘Only God can put scripture inside, but reading sacred text can put it on your heart, and then when your hearts break, the holy words fall inside.’”
– Anne Lamott, Plan B. Further Thoughts on Faith
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I am open to inspiration, comfort, and guidance. I court the presence of God, thankful that this holy affair is my shelter and my strength. Thank you, Infinite Spirit, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott