Ride the WavesReflections by Steve L.

A Wave

January 11, 2026 · columbus

“But the one thing we all agreed on was that we were so grateful to be together.”

Three readings. A song that says the rest. And inspiration for whatever this day is here to teach.

A lone surfer riding inside a great curling wave

Read — the readings that opened the day

1

In the Beginning

Richard Rohr

The biblical account tells us God created the world developmentally over six days, that we were created in the very ‘image and likeness of God’ out of love. Clearly, creation happened over time. The only strict theological assertion of the Genesis story is that God started it all. And that we were made in His image, to grow and to love.

2

The Joy in Loving

Mother Teresa, Jaya Chaliha & Edward Le Joly

We have received love not to keep, but to share.

3

Meditation For The Day / Prayer For The Day

Hazelden Foundation

I will pray only for strength and that God's will be done. I will use God's unlimited store of strength for my needs. I will seek God's will for me. I will strive for a deeper consciousness of God's presence, for He is the light of the world. I have become a pilgrim, who needs only marching orders and strength and guidance for this day. Prayer For The Day I pray that I may seek God's guidance day by day. I pray that I may strive to abide in God's presence.