This is an interesting comment by Gandhi about non-violence (ahimsa) and language of the Lord's Prayer.
When the practice of ahimsa becomes universal, God will reign on earth as He does in heaven.
I know this cannot be proved by argument. It shall be proved by persons living it in their lives with utter disregard of consequences to themselves.
It will come. Part of the coming of the Reign of God is that we begin to live within it already. There is no meeting around a table to discuss how it can come among us. We are invited to wake up and walk and live there. Other may not...and yet we still are pulled into the of that Reign. It sounds as though this is what Gandhi is saying about non-violence. Live it and do not be concerned about whether others are doing it or the majority of others are doing it. Live within its life. The witness of this life is the power that turns heads and enable others to take the step. This may not be the most popular way to go and it may be a way that brings rejection. Having said that, we are invited to continue on and maintain the practice...the life.
Connection: We never need wait to be a part of this Reign. Today is always the beginning point - again.
By the power of your Spirit, O God, you open up the pathways of your gracious Reign and we then begin to meander within its life. Keep us there and continue to remind us of the fullness of life that comes as we share in the life of your promised Reign. Amen.
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