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Risk-taking Relationships - Moses and Pharaoh
I have also heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are holding
as slaves, and I have remembered my covenant.
Prayer
O that we could face all danger,
able to call down a miracle from heaven,
with calm certainty in your faithful protection,
keeping us unscathed from the laughter of Pharaoh.
Yet, may we risk believing in justice,
even when we cannot call down angel armies,
but find ourselves alone before Pharaoh's throne,
daring to risk everything,
in the proclaiming of your realm.
May we risk believing in truth,
even when the world twists and abuses it,
but find ourselves unprotected before Pharaoh's throne,
daring to risk everything,
in the confidence of your stand.
May we risk believing in love,
even when we can find no reason to do so,
but find ourselves fragile before Pharaoh's throne,
daring to risk everything,
in the chance of the cross being right.
May we risk believing in you,
even when the world laughs at our foolishness,
but find ourselves naked before Pharaoh's throne,
daring to risk everything,
because you have risked everything for us.
Readings
Exodus 3:1-14 I am who I am
Micah 6:6-8 Act justly
Matthew
5:43-48 Loving enemies
Acts 9:1-19 The conversion of
Paul
Prayer activity
Reflect on those who face a bigger enemy than themselves, an individual against a
system or a voice against a crowd. You may be thinking of someone like Mahatma
Gandhi, or better, some lesser known person. Pray for them.
Prayer for the Church
The Church as it takes shape in areas where there are special difficulties - social,
economic or health related
especially for the work of the Priorities
Areas Committee
Blessing
May your footsteps be taken justly,
your words said kindly,
your life lived fully,
and God always by your side.
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