Prayer for November 25-December 1 2018
Sermon Text: John
18:28-40
That
we may be true and truthful followers
Jesus - You were among us as one who spoke and embodied truth. You
instructed in ways that demonstrated that truth is not limited to propositional
statements and direct claims, but is often symbolic, parabolic, playful, elusive,
even paradoxical.
You also showed that truth is a quality of relationships of solidarity
and compassion that bring healing, liberation, forgiveness, restoration, and
energy for new life.
Truth, as embodied and spoken, throughout your ministry, was often
resisted, especially by those who seemed most religious or righteous, those
whose lives were most settled and secure. We are saddened that it is no
different among us today.
Some days we are as cynical as Pilate. Other days we subtly resist
allowing truth to permeate our relationships with others because it is much
easier to argue about propositional and credal statements or political agendas—to
cling to the high ground we believe we hold as we contend with others--than it
is to embody truth in our responses to one another.
Truthful One, let us come to You. Enable us
to be true and truthful followers. Amen.
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