I love the way that Jesus calls us in, calls us deeper, calls us home to our hearts to examine and shake out our thoughts, renewing our perspective. Throughout the sermon on the mount Jesus challenges us to get thoughtful and wholehearted with regard to the ‘rules’.

“You’re familiar with the command to the ancients, ‘Do not murder.’ I’m telling you that anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister …”

Today we pray with Matthew 5:21-26, from the Message.

May this passage lead you to dust off a few forgotten corners of your heart, and leave you with grace and freedom and lightness of spirit.

Every blessing.