Hello Church Family,
Wow, what a sad and disturbing day we saw yesterday (Jan.6)! To see such violence descend upon our Capitol is not something I ever thought I would see. No matter what candidate or political party you support, I have to believe that no one wants to see the kind of scenes we witnessed yesterday.
So I thought I would share some thoughts that our Presbytery distributed late yesterday afternoon as a Call to Prayer. Consider these words from Psalm 46:
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult."
As followers of Jesus, we are never promised that our lives will be without trouble or conflict. We are always promised that Jesus will be present with us. On this Epiphany Day, at the close of this holy season of Christmas, we cry for justice and healing, humbling ourselves and praying earnestly for God's mercy, wisdom and healing."
You know, one of the many catalogs I receive around the holidays featured a t-shirt I really like. It read, "I'd like to live in some precedented times." I say "Amen" to that. Here's to better days. Let us offer up a prayer:
"God of the ages, in your sight nations rise and fall, and pass through times of peril. Now when our land is troubled, be near to judge and to save. May our leaders be led by your wisdom; may they search your will and see it clearly. If we have turned from your way, help us to reverse our ways and repent. Give us your light and your truth to guide us; through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of this world, and our Savior. Amen."
Peace and Blessings be upon you, my friends!
TJ
