Today’s Reflection
Our biggest fear is that when we open ourselves to others’ understanding of God, we will jeopardize our own path. And yet, the opposite is true. The Holy Spirit breaks free from our human-made constraints and moves fluidly among us, crossing our unnecessary lines drawn in the sand.
—J. Dana Trent, Saffon Cross: The Unlikely Story of How a Christian Minister Married a Hindu Monk (Fresh Air Books, 2013)
Today’s Question
When has a conversation about God stretched your understanding and strengthened your faith? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Can you understand the mysteries surrounding God All-Powerful?
They are higher than the heavens and deeper than the grave.
So what can you do when you know so little,
and these mysteries outreach the earth and the ocean?
—Job 11:7-9 (CEV)
Prayer for the Week
In your infinitude, O God, you humble me. As I strive to better understand you, help me recognize this striving in others. Your presence is revealed in so many beautiful ways. Amen.
Submit your prayer to The Upper Room.
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Lectionary Readings
- Jeremiah 1:4-10
- Psalm 71:1-6
- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
- Luke 4:21-30
Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here.
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2 Comments
In the church before my current one there was a Bible study of passages relating to homosexuality.. The context of the passages was examined and in the end we all came to the conclusion that LOVE, the essence of God, as I understand the word, is INCLUSIVE, since every human is made in the image of God. Thank You, Lord. I am in my current church because it is INCLUSIVE.
Our current pastor includes thoughts from many different books on current events as he makes the Bible relevant today. I am stretched to understand how he relates these diverse thoughts into a sermon. I have ordered and read several of the books. Sometimes I agree and sometimes I don’t but in the end., my faith is strengthened and God’s love to all is reinforced.
I am so blessed to be able to read, read, read so that God’s message is revealed to me. Somehow God doesn’t let me quit until He has shown me the path He wants me to take.
Sending virtual hugs to all who come by today. You are Loved !!
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