“And Yet.”
Scripture: (click on the link) Hebrews 12:1-4 Sorrow “Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart.” – Hebrew 12:3 Jesus endured the cross. Yes, it is sad. Everyone has reasons to be sad. And yet. That is why we are here. We feel our own existence deeply. And yet. We seek to be present to all who suffer. When your sorrow is genuine it is a deep and holy longing. And yet. You bear its intensity. This powerful godly sorrow equips the soul to receive the joy that remains, even if they kill you. Jesus endured the cross. And yet. Even this is held in God. We linger here. At the cross, at the cross. Spiritual Practice Take some time on this Holy morning and be still with God. Breathe slowly in and say aloud Be Still and Know that I am God, then breathe slowly out. Take a moment of silence. A second time, breathe slowly in and say aloud Be Still and Know that I am, then breathe slowly out. Take a moment of silence. A third time, breathe slowly in and say aloud Be Still and Know, then breathe slowly out. Take a moment of silence. A fourth time, breathe slowly in and say aloud Be Still, then breathe slowly out. Take a moment of silence. A final time, breathe slowly in and say aloud Be, then breathe slowly out. Take a moment of silence. Take time to be with God this morning. Prayer Where there is sadness, loneliness, and pain Let there by company. Where there is dying, leaving, and letting go Let there be balm. Where there is violence, betrayal, and hatred Let there be action. Where there is covid, cholera and waterborne disease Let there be vaccine for all. Where there is washed away crops, diminishing food Let there be aid. Where there is war and missiles, nuclear threat Let there be peace. Where there is racism, the hidden bodies of Indigenous children Let there be sight. Where there is climate fear and environmental impact Let there be hope. There where God is sorrowing May we be also. Please join us to walk with Jesus at our Good Friday service at 10.30 this morning. Peace, Rev. Gail
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