Contemplative at Home

Questions Jesus Asked: Do you believe that I am able?


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In today’s meditaiton we look at Matthew 9:27-30, NIV. 



Two men, who are blind, pursue Jesus, asking for mercy. He asks them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” and then says: “According to your faith, let it be done to you” The two receive their sight.



I’ll be honest and say this is a slightly uncomfortable exchange for me. It raises all sorts of questions about unanswered prayers.



Having said that, it also led me to reflect on the tone of our faith, how we can ‘believe’ or request in prayer with a spirit of control, threat and demand or alternatively with a spirit of surrender, openness and curiosity.



My thoughts are still forming. I will be interested to hear where this meditation takes you.



BLESSINGS AS ALWAYS



L



Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina.



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