"Your Kingdom Come"
Bishop Jim Gonia of the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA, is fond of saying that we live in a both/and world. So often we divide into either/or, when in reality it is both/and. An example would be the way we speak about God's kingdom. Through the passion of Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, God's kingdom is both already here, and yet to be fully revealed. God's kingdom has come, and God's kingdom will come. I find comfort in Luther's words, "God's kingdom comes on its own without our prayer." In the end, it's not up to us. But I also find challenge in his words, "We ask in this prayer that it may also come to us." We pray that God's kingdom will be part of our lives right now, and that we might reflect God's reign to others. Where do you see evidence that God's kingdom is already here? What part can you play in helping your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends see evidence of God's reign already? As the author today concludes, "We pray that we may play a part in making this new creation a fiesta for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the goodness of God!"
I had the opportunity to help a neighbor today. I will look for MORE ways to help!
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