James 2:1-14: Balancing Difficulty and Joy
Saturday, October 8, 2022
We have spent a number of days with James and although we hear his message that when we live by the rule of love above all else we begin to see life through a different lens. We may have difficulty taking in the full impact of this message.
In order to maintain a balanced view, we must first value the obstacles we meet; and as we struggle with difficulties we must avoid solutions that lead to segregation and partiality. In order to experience life and even more life, we must insist on living in God’s garden of love and on resting in the great river of life that flows from Christ. In this way we begin to more fully understand God’s mercy and compassion for each of us.
As we rest in the Spirit, let us delight in and affirm God’s love that we find in ourselves and others, let us pray.
Dear Lord, it is so difficult to trust in you alone. The world can be such a frightening place that we too often forget that you constantly watch over and protect us. In our human survival reaction to all our fears we forget to rely on you alone. Guide us to see as you see. Move us with your deep compassion. Grace us with the gift of your love. Help us to free ourselves by freeing others. May we react to both the terrors and joys of life in humility, mercy and forgiveness. We ask this in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Tomorrow, faith and wisdom intertwined.
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