Are you ready to love your neighbor as yourself? Are you ready to stand up for what is right? Are you ready to dismantle hegemonic practices? Are you ready to change the world?
How do you renew your faith? How do you hold your relationships with others and how do others hold you? Can you be a source of faith renewal for others? What does that mean and what does that provide in the world?
What would it take for you to be a yes? What are the character considerations that would be challenged if Jesus came to you today and said 'drop everything and follow me'? would you leave your life obligations? What would you do?
Who knows you in your heart? Who holds your secret desires and wishes? With whom do you share yourself authentically? This is the nature of a a truly powerful life giving relationship that can only thrive without judgement and with unconditional love and acceptance. We all need this.
There is tremendous power in our speaking. We can all recall words that were spoken years ago that are still with us to this day. This week provided a clear and painful illustration of how words matter. Our prayer is that we become mindful of the power we have in our speaking and use our voices to God's glory.
If you knew what Mother Mary knew, would you have accepted the assignment? Take your time and unpack this special Christmas gift and accept what you know to be true.
When was the last time you shared a space of grace and authenticity with others? What is it like for you to disarm your worldly armor and settle into a space of peace and calm? When you honor your truth, you allow yourself to be vulnerable and invite others in with that same spirit.
Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? Have you ever been mistaken for a celebrity? What was your reaction? We can imagine what the reaction would be if mistaken for a criminal. Have you ever been mistaken for not being your true self? That can be a heartbreak. The reality of who we are is a birthright. That is who God created us to be. Do not mistake your identity for worldly or material goods.
God bless,
Rev Leon
John 1:6-8, 19-28
14 min
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