The kingdom of God is justice, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Come Lord and open in us the gates of your kingdom . . . . Taize (available in iTunes) There is a depth to these words - a rootedness that grows within. I hold many stories . . . . hurt, and pain carried by many. Where can I raise my voice and action that justice, peace and joy is seen and known? What is my place in the work of the kingdom? How do I more than just carry the stories? How do I more than just speak words of justice, peace and joy? |
The slow, subtle, dynamic work of the Kingdom is found before my eyes, everyday. It does not have a quantitive measure, it is measured only in the stories of those we share our lives with.
Come Lord, and open in me the gates of your kingdom . . .