Summer Series July 20, 2025

Summer Series, Reflection for July 20, 2025

Summer Series: God on Vacation

As our rhythms change during the summer, we don’t always “go to church” like we do the rest of the year. At Cap this summer we are exploring new ways of encountering God, of dwelling in God’s goodness, and learning to pay attention to God’s goodness all around us. Using the Book of Psalms we will use the summer months reflecting on and practicing ways to become more aware of God in the activities of our everyday lives.

There are several ways to connect with Cap this summer series, including an online book group, in-person Wild Church gatherings, and video reflections (Cap Summer Schedule).

For CapKids there is an at-home series for families, Jesus on Vacation, which can be used anytime throughout the summer.

Today’s reflection can be used with others in a small group or as an individual.

Psalm 107: The Practice of Getting Lost

Centring Moment

Light a candle, take some deep breaths, or say a prayer to draw your attention to God’s presence.

Read and Reflect

Read Psalm 107 a couple of times through. Then reflect on the following:

Note/and or discuss what stands out for you in the Psalm.
How does this Psalm have to do with “being lost”?

Read and Discuss

Read the poem, “Lost” by David Wagner.

Discuss the poem.

What are some benefits to being lost?

What does the poem invite/suggest?

Watch and Reflect

Watch the above video and contemplate:

How has “getting lost” changed given culture and technology?

Reflect

Based on the psalm and the video reflect on the following questions:

How does lostness show up in the Psalm?
What are some of the challenges/benefits to considering that sometimes we are lost by our own doing?
What images/metaphors/words stand out for you in the Psalm?
How is the Psalm one of thanksgiving/of hope?

Pray

Spend some time, on your own or together in a group, in prayer.

Closing Moment

Conclude this time of prayer, pondering and reflection in a way which feels meaningful to you.

Go in peace, to pay attention. May it be so.