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A Reflection For When We Try To Explain God

Sometimes we have no words to describe our experiences with God.

Moses was struggling with this when he was given this description, “I AM WHO I AM…Thus you shall say… I AM has sent me to you.’” - from Exodus 3:14

I AM is Being. Being is something we may never be able to adequately describe or fully understand, but we can become more aware and attuned to it.

As we embrace ourselves, each other and the world around us we experience I AM so completely that description is no longer necessary.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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A Prayer for When We’re Afraid to Admit We Don’t Know

Loving God,

When our pride wants to pretend we know when we don’t,

give us the confidence to acknowledge what we don’t know, and the humility to ask and find out.

Amen. 

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A Reflection for When We’re Afraid to Look Foolish 

Sometimes we worry about looking foolish and pretend to know more than we do.

Romans suggests that we have the self confidence to ‘not claim to be wiser than we are’ and admit when we don’t know. (Based on Romans 12.)

Pride keeps us ignorant. Humility leads to growth.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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A Prayer for When We Only Care For Our Own

Loving God,

When we are tempted to care for no one outside our circle,

help us remember to include everyone in our circle of love.

Amen.

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When We Take Care of More Than Our Own

Many of us have been taught to take care of our own first, and others later, if ever.

But Romans also invites us to “pursue hospitality to strangers” and “bless those who persecute you.” — from Romans 12

It is good for us to love and care for the people closest to us. It’s better when our love extends beyond our circles.

The world will be filled with the love of God when there is no one left outside our circle of love.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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A Prayer For When Having More Isn’t Enough 

Loving God,

When getting everything still leaves us wanting more,

help us discover our true satisfaction in loving, serving, and being sustained by one another.

Amen. 

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A Reflection For When Getting What We Wanted Isn’t Enough

Sometimes we get everything we ever thought we wanted, but still feel empty.

We paid the price and are left to wonder, is this really all there is?

Now we know what Jesus meant when he asked, “For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life?” — from Matthew 16:26

It turns out that it’s not what we accomplish or accumulate that brings us ultimate satisfaction.

We find our greatest meaning in the fellowship of the people we travel with, while serving the people we travel for.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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A Prayer for the Desire to Live Well Together

Loving God,

When our differences lead us toward conflict,

help us desire to live well together,

to seek what is good for each other,

and to honor our differences as best we can.

Amen.

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A Reflection for When Differences Become Conflict 

Sometimes our differences lead us into disputes and conflict with others.

But how often is the conflict really necessary? Romans suggests an alternative path.

“If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” — from Romans 12:18

Instead of focusing on the differences, we focus on how to live well together, how to seek what is good for each other, and how to honor our differences as best we can.

Our differences aren’t going to disappear. But maybe our conflict can.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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 A Prayer for When the Challenge Feels Bigger Than We Are

Loving God,

When we don’t feel big enough to face the challenges in front of us,

remind us that you are, and give us the confidence to trust that you are with us no matter what.

Amen.

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