Luke 23:42-43.
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus replied, "I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise."
Amazing Grace
How would you define the word "grace" to a young child? In Singing Mary's Song, John Stroman defines grace as "the unmerited, undeserved, and unearned love of God showered on our lives" (page 52). Stay alert to notice and receive that love today.
Today the news if filled with the tragic shooting of school children and teachers by a young man, not much more than a child himself. We cannot help but ask, "Where is God in this senseless tragedy?" I think we need to be careful to not frame this action as something that God caused in order to achieve some higher purpose. There is evil and there is mental illness in the world. There are natural disasters and man-made disasters. God does not spare us from the consequences of our actions. Let us pray instead that God's grace will be received by those touched by tragedy, loss and pain.
Reflection Time for Saturday, Week Two
- What is true of God from generation to generation?
- What attributes or characteristics of God have been revealed to you?
Prayer for Saturday, Week Two
Thank you, God, for your grace. On our own, we feel frustrated and helpless. But your grace and your acceptance of us in our most despairing moments bring to us both transformation and hope. Thank you for a love that will not let us go. Amen.
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