Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Pride often prevents us from admitting we are wrong, from offering sincere apologies, or from asking for help.

The second half of this reading speaks to Jesus’ insistence that discipleship isn’t always easy.

Of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists, which are easy for you and which are challenging?

To what degree do you believe that remembering good times helps you through the bad?

What mantles have you reluctantly picked up?

What part of Jesus’ calling on your life do you resist?

Paul says it is the grace of Jesus that puts us into right relationship with God.

To what degree does listening and looking for God keep you grounded in hope?