something about the Cross and how her Jesus died for her
people who think following God is worth living with pain
and who choose to do so
make God appear so worth loving and following.
seeing people live this decision with joy and gratitude and determination
brings me to tears, amazement, and feeling oh-so-humbled
at my own so-selfish worldview.
maybe "it" (life? Christianity?) is really not about my personal happiness
(she thinks for the 8 millionth time in the last six months, in yet another light).
how far i have to go...let me follow their examples.nothing makes it appear more valuable than seeing it lived out in front of me.how lucky i am for that.
"The next best thing to being wise oneself
is to live in a circle of those who are."
-C.S. Lewis
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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I was waiting to see you use this subject line!
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