Life is fragile at times and today I am reminded of this in the funeral visits done and the death of a friend . . . and when we are gone, what is there that remains?
memories, loved one, our children, friends, monuments to our abilities, lives changed? We take nothing from the world but we leave so much behind as a testimony to our having been here. And beyond? The words, "Death where is your sting: Grave where is your victory?" loom large.
The sting of death is obvious and the victory is found in the Christ - but the immediate pain, confusion, hopelessness are the stumbling block along the road that leads us to the cross.
So many challenges today:
How do we as ministers make sense of the stuff people experience for the people experiencing it?
How do we proclaim the love of the Christ in real and tangible ways?
How are we to live as salt and light to the world?
News that one of ours has had her motorised wheelchair stolen - a cynical and callous act leaving an old woman housebound and a victim - adds to the challenges as some would love to leave those who took the thing wheelchair bound and the fallout is everywhere around us. But is this justice or revenge? What punishment fits the crime and, should they find those behind the theft, what punishment will they receive?
Justice and revenge, settling scores, acting the right way - more challenges for the community and for those who seek to guide and shape the public responses to be what they should be.
Lord - in your mercy - hear our prayers - and meet our needs.
Thank goodness for Micah 6
This place of reflection is here initially for me to dialogue internally and gain insight and perspective. It first appeared as an extension of this blog for some of those looking at creating their own journal as part of the their journey to discerning vocation. The Morning prayer is there also for that same purpose: to create the discipline of prayer. Dialogue, insights and experience of others concerning this entry is always welcome - all grist to the mill.
Showing posts with label loss of property. loss of life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label loss of property. loss of life. Show all posts
Monday, 6 February 2017
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