Daily Scripture Reflection & Prayer: July 30,2026

LECTIO - Read Scripture Text:   Jeremiah 18:1-6

The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying, “Arise and go to the potter’s house. There I will proclaim to you my words.”

I went down to the potter’s house and there he was, working at the wheel. The vessel of clay that he made was marred in his hand, so he remade the vessel as it pleased him.

Then the word of the LORD came to me: “Can I not do to you, house of Israel, as this potter has done?” says the LORD. “Indeed, like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, house of Israel.”

MEDITATIO - Meditate on text, allow the LORD to touch us with His Word:

Do I open myself to the will and love of my LORD?

BREAKING OPEN THE TEXT:

Today’s first reading from the prophet Jeremiah presents the metaphor of the LORD’s power and mercy. Recognizing the LORD as the ultimate Creator leads us to put ourselves in His hands with trust knowing of His mercy and His desire for our transformation for the good.

ORATIO – Lifting our minds and hearts to the LORD in prayer:

LORD, I put my mind, my heart, my soul in your hands. Have mercy on me. Make of me what only You can make. Amen.

CONTEMPLATIO – Sitting with the LORD in silence for a minute or more