The Reign of God as reconciling. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as reconciling gives us the work of new life. It is not another thing on a list of things we must do. Rather it is the energy of life needed for the life we are entering even now. This energy will be spent on making relationships whole - bridging the great divides between us - changing the patterns of the way things have been into something that brings new life to all sides of our divisions. The Reign of God as reconciling reminds us that this Reign is made up of people in relationship. Whenever we attempt to be in relationship, there will be the need to iron out differences or at least see them and begin to wonder how our lives can come together peaceably even as we differ. That is not an easy journey. Reconciling work moves a community ahead into new life because all that separates us must be faced and dealt with honestly and for the benefit of all. O God of love and new life, lead us into life in which we continue to be draw toward one another and toward the vision of your Reign. Amen. |
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