by Christine Sine,
This morning as I sat contemplating the events of the last day of Jesus life, I was struck as never before by the confusion, disillusionment and betrayal that Jesus followers must have felt as they watched him walk through his final hours. The powerful Messiah they had hoped for became instead a humble servant. The one they thought would be crowned as king was crowned instead with thorns. Crucified not worshipped. Spat upon and disgraced.
Today many of us suffer the same disillusionment. Every time we turn around there is another report of chaos, death and suffering. We live in a broken world that desperately needs a saviour, but can a dead messiah who washed feet and welcomed lepers possibly be the Way, the Truth and the Life? Can this Jesus really be the One our hearts long for? Today’s prayer comes out of these reflections
Walk today into the wisdom of God.
Jesus does not mislead us.
He who is the Way,
will not guide us into blind alleys and desert wastes.
He who is the truth
does not mock us with deceit and lies.
He who is the life
will not betray us with delusions that bring death.
Let his wisdom sustain not just us
but all who are weary.
Let his strength give courage to all who endure,
So that none will falter or lose heart.
Let his faith bring light to all who believe,
So that together we will cry out for justice,
And live with grace and mercy.
Beyond brokenness is love inexhaustible,
Beyond death is love incomparable.
Breathe your spirit over the whole earth, O God,
Show us your resurrection world.
Make us your new creation.
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Thank you for this powerful post and prayer. I highlighted it on the Christian Poets & Writers blog – http://www.christianpoetsandwriters.com. God bless.
Thank you Mary
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That is beautiful and very meaningful. God bless you!
Thanks Connie I am glad that you enjoyed it.
A very helpful prayer. Thank you.
Thanks Nancy
thank u for this prayer
You are welcome
Thank you Christine
This has brought great comfort after the weight of grief and prayers for those so tragically killed in Kenya. Your photo has particular meaning with paper beads that are also made in East Africa.
I really appreciate what you write, because there are times when words do not come easy for some of us, your gift is a blessing. Sorry I have not written sooner.
Esther
Thank you Esther. Events like those in Kenya so grieve my heart and often inspire my prayers and often when, like you I cannot find words those that I have written in the past, or that others have written are a real comfort too. God’s grace on you as you grieve.
[…] Walk today into the wisdom of God. Jesus does not mislead us. He who is the Way, will not guide us into blind alleys and desert wastes. He who is the truth does not mock us with deceit and lies. He who is the life will not betray us with delusions that bring death. Let his wisdom sustain not just us but all who are weary. Let his strength give courage to all who endure, So that none will falter or lose heart. Let his faith bring light to all who believe, So that together we will cry out for justice, And live with grace and mercy. Beyond brokenness is love inexhaustible, Beyond death is love incomparable. Breathe your spirit over the whole earth, O God, Show us the hope of your resurrection world. Make us your new creation. (Christine Sine, Godspace). […]
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