Our sins are on His back, but He no longer hangs on the cross; He is Risen for our Salvation! Paraphrased from a speaker at the Walk for Life West Coast, this sentence aptly reflects today's theme for the week of prayer for Christian Unity. More than at any other pro-life event, this weekend dug deep into my thoughts and feelings as I contemplated the murder of millions, and the Savior who loves them with an Infinite Love. I pondered the Infinite Love of God that yearns to draw all people to Himself, especially those who are farthest from knowing Him, loving Him, and serving Him.
I realized that we have a particular role to play in the society. We are called to be His love and mercy for a grieving world. We are called to comfort the sorrowing, even if they are mourning their own grievous sin. We are called to welcome the sinner, even if they had once caused painful divisions. We are called to serve, even those whose poverty results from stupid decisions. We are called to pray, even for our enemies. We are called to fellowship, even with those who don't think just like we do. We are called to be His hands and His feet. But, primarily and without exception, we are called to be His heart... full of love, compassion, and zeal. And, we can, everywhere and always, because our God is a living God.
His Heart is beating. It's up to us to let the world know.
Day 7 takes us beyond the four elements of unity, as the Jerusalem church joyfully proclaims the Resurrection even while it bears the pain of the Cross. The Resurrection of Jesus is for Christians in Jerusalem today hope and strength that enables them to remain constant in their witness, working for freedom and peace in the City of Peace. (http://www.vatican.va/)
I realized that we have a particular role to play in the society. We are called to be His love and mercy for a grieving world. We are called to comfort the sorrowing, even if they are mourning their own grievous sin. We are called to welcome the sinner, even if they had once caused painful divisions. We are called to serve, even those whose poverty results from stupid decisions. We are called to pray, even for our enemies. We are called to fellowship, even with those who don't think just like we do. We are called to be His hands and His feet. But, primarily and without exception, we are called to be His heart... full of love, compassion, and zeal. And, we can, everywhere and always, because our God is a living God.
His Heart is beating. It's up to us to let the world know.
Day 7 takes us beyond the four elements of unity, as the Jerusalem church joyfully proclaims the Resurrection even while it bears the pain of the Cross. The Resurrection of Jesus is for Christians in Jerusalem today hope and strength that enables them to remain constant in their witness, working for freedom and peace in the City of Peace. (http://www.vatican.va/)
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