As a pastor, I’m often invited into some of the most sacred moments in life: A few moments after a baby is born to pray for all; sharing a covenant moment in a couple’s wedding; sitting with a loved one in one’s final moments are all sacred moments. Though many are filled with joy and excitement, some are full of sadness and grief.
In those moments of sadness and grief, I often think of Julian of Norwich’s prayer as she approached her final days. She prayed, “Lord, I trust you for this one. When it’s all over and we meet face to face, I will trace through this life of mine, shared with others, and see in it all your love. Tears of happiness and tears of grief. Love. Achievement and discouragement. Love. Sickness and health. Love. Good and evil. Love.”
Frankly, I’m heartened by this prayer; although, I hope I’m a long way before I face my final moments! What I like about this prayer is the hope of knowing all things through the lens of God’s love. I can only believe how wonderful that will be. Regardless of where you are on your journey, I hope the promise of seeing all through God’s love brings comfort and thrills your soul.
- Monday – Romans 2
- Tuesday – Romans 3
- Wednesday – Romans 4
- Thursday – Romans 5
- Friday – Romans 6
- Families in crisis.
- Loved ones battling illness.
- Those seeking to find their way.
- The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
- The United Methodist Church family.
- Our leaders, our country, and our world.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6