"May we expose sin instead of hiding it out of fear of ruining God's reputation." Oh, I have been afraid of exposing sin because I didn't want nonbelievers to think badly of God because of what those who claim to be His have done. And remaining silent makes it so much harder for the pain of abuse to be healed. Thank you for these words!
You are welcome! Sin always comes out, but nonbelievers are even more put off when they find out we knew about it and didn’t do anything. 😕 I’ve been on both sides and it’s hard. Hence this prayer!
"May we listen with openness to the beliefs of others even if we disagree."
This resonated with me. Religion and politics. We found that we disagree so we agreed to never talk about it. The end result is that we can't get along with each other.
It’s hard! And I can’t change anyone else, but I can ask the Holy Spirit to change me and make me someone who can listen with compassion and openness. Not easy, but I think good.
I can only say amen tot that. Amen!
"May we expose sin instead of hiding it out of fear of ruining God's reputation." Oh, I have been afraid of exposing sin because I didn't want nonbelievers to think badly of God because of what those who claim to be His have done. And remaining silent makes it so much harder for the pain of abuse to be healed. Thank you for these words!
You are welcome! Sin always comes out, but nonbelievers are even more put off when they find out we knew about it and didn’t do anything. 😕 I’ve been on both sides and it’s hard. Hence this prayer!
"May we listen with openness to the beliefs of others even if we disagree."
This resonated with me. Religion and politics. We found that we disagree so we agreed to never talk about it. The end result is that we can't get along with each other.
It hasn't led to anywhere good.
It’s hard! And I can’t change anyone else, but I can ask the Holy Spirit to change me and make me someone who can listen with compassion and openness. Not easy, but I think good.
Wonderful prayer. Thank you.
You are welcome! Thank you for reading.
Amen!