Not so far.
"...I was overwhelmed with the sudden knowledge that though I am so far away, we are in the same world singing the same songs. We worship the same Lord. We share the same Father. And therefore, I am not so far; we are connected by our love of the Maker of this one earth that we share. We are one people, one world, serving one God.I am not far away. I look at the same stars that come out over your heads each night. As the sun sets on you at night, I watch the same one rise. And when we pray, the same God hears and answers us all. So I am not far; we are all held together in the hands of our Lord."
(-from this blog. A twenty year old girl who's living alone in Uganda raising fourteen orphans. Completely amazing and worth reading.)
Just loved the quote. Good night, friends :-).
Human Needs Global Resources Covenant, 2009
As fellow travelers on this journey, we commit to this covenant before God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear these our prayers:
When confronted with scarcity, need, and inadequacy, may we be nourished by the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. Abundance overflows from Your table, sustaining all who come in faith. Father, help us.
When monotony blurs our vision and dulls our senses, may we encounter others as Christ did, through intentional presence in daily life, submitting as clay to be formed into vessels filled with the Spirit. Christ, guide us.
When wounded by the fractured condition of Your people, may we be united by Your Lordship in faith, hope, and love; seeing, as through the facets of a diamond, the beautiful spectrum of Your light reflected onto Your holy Church joined in praise. Spirit, empower us.
When all Creation groans, afflicted by injustice and driven to despair, may the promise of redemption root us in the hope of Your Kingdom: "Behold, I am making all things new!"
Holy Trinity, send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart.
Amen.
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