The Barefoot Office

We read and reflect on Revelation 16:12-21. I talk about conflict and God being in the rage and sorrow and pain and I smile at the end of it. I also talk about giving voice to my shame.

We read and reflect on Revelation 16:1-11. I talk about how I’d be pissed at God, too! And I make connections to Job and Exodus. I also talk about being ready to start looking for new jobs.

We read and reflect on Revelation 14:1-13. I talk about being tired. I talk about my relationship with my fear of anger and give myself grace not to choose to trigger it, even if there might be more peace on the other side. I commit to kneeling in child’s pose before I sleep.

We read and reflect on Revelation 13:11-18. I talk about technology, and how I fear it and love it. I talk about following up with my enneagram coaching course.

We read and reflect on Revelation 13:1-10. I talk about where I hear a blaspheming mouth. I also talk about fatalism and the mystery of God’s will. I also ponder a commitment to lectio divina all the daily office readings for Election Day.

We read and reflect on Revelation 12:7-17. I talk about wanting a life that I love. I talk about living God. I commit to scheduling spiritual direction.

We read and, uhm, reflect (?!?) on Revelation 12:1-6. I make a confession. I give myself grace for being in the vague direction of the wilderness.

We read and reflect on Revelation 11:15-19. I talk about my friend Otis and how I feel I’ve really hidden my inner authority / power / light under a bushel. I also talk about how grateful I am for my hybrid car.

We read and reflect on Revelation 11:1-14. I talk about love and fear. I also talk about giving gifts and death. Then I name how much I miss creating community with youth.

We read and reflect on Matthew 18:15-20. I talk about my fundamental self-betrayal. I also talk about feeling like the spiritual equivalent of a 7 year old learning to read.