Sunday, February 6, 2022
Prayer for Return
Return, rebel, and I will not remain angry with you . . .
Thus says the Lord, and so might we also say to our enemies.
For I am merciful, I will not continue my wrath forever . . .
So says the Lord, and so might we also say to those who bring us anger.
Only know your guilt; how you rebelled against the Lord, your God . . .
Thus acts the Lord, and so might we also act with ourselves and others.
How you ran hither and yon to strangers and would not listen to my voice . . .
Just so does the Lord call us to forgive and listen.
Return . . . I will take you, one from the city, two from a clan . . .
Just so does the Lord gather us up, as we might gather up those who are scattered.
I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart who will shepherd you wisely and prudently . . .
The Lord our God has made plans to guide and protect us, plans that bring us into God’s heart.
When you multiply and become fruitful . . .
The Lord our God has made plans for all that will bring us joy.
Explore the Nobel site at: http://www.nobelprize.org/
Read about last year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners and consider how they have brought Jeremiah’s prayer to life. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/
Explore Kailash Satyarthi’s profile on the BBC News at: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29568634
For a reflection on Jeremiah 3, insert the words Sincere and Insincere Conversion in the blog search bar and explore.
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