The Wonder of the Cross – Day 6 – Deliverer
It is the open hands of Christ not clenched fists which, when nailed to the cross, bring us freedom.
It is the open hands of Christ not clenched fists which, when nailed to the cross, bring us freedom.
Therefore let us stay our imagination on Him and refuse to let it wander off into unknown tomorrows.
In her first Presidential Address as Archbishop the Chief Nurse become Chief Shepherd reminded the General Synod that Hope is like a muscle of the Body of Christ and for the Body to flourish we must exercise the Muscle of Hope. This book contains ten body-building exercises for a Church that has grown flabby after spending too much time feasting at the table of this naughty world.
Whenever we hold on to something all we are doing is filling up space with dross instead of letting it be suffused with the love of the One Who Loves us Best.
If something upsetting happens, don’t let it upset.
Even when we feel we have failed, God writes Not in vain over everything we have tried to do in His Name.
In the Gospels Jesus praises the gifts of two people, Mary with her pint of pure nard and the elderly woman at the Temple with her widow’s mite. Their gifts differ greatly in value, but their offering is the same;
Faith is trusting when nothing is explained.
We persevere whatever our failings or falling during Lent because
‘It’s time for us to live the songs we sing
And turn our good intentions into action.’
If our Lord does not despair of us, we must not despair of ourselves.