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| ps from ps/pk Now that we are through the election, we realize that there are a range of emotions and reactions out there, ranging from celebrations to layers of grief. No matter where you at with the results our calling as children of God at St. Paul’s hasn’t changed one bit. We are still called to reach beyond ourselves and empower people with the good news of Jesus Christ! We offer today some reflections from Bishop Tim Smith of the NC Synod who shared this: “Democracy (or, okay, Republic) holds as its highest good the will of the people, based on the old Greek and later Enlightenment principle that divinity, good, resides ultimately in people through a divine spark. Our life’s calling in that system is to fan that spark into a flame. Lutheranism, no matter how you slice it, has a much lower view of humanity, insisting that “we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.” Therefore, our only hope is in the Christ who claims and loves us nevertheless and frees us to serve our neighbor, especially those on the margins. That is to say, our hope resides not in the will of the masses, but in the way of Christ. Entirely counter-cultural. That was true yesterday, and true today. Our calling is the same. Regardless of election results, people of faith, and Lutherans in particular, stay the course. Strive to follow Christ. Carry on.” We invite you to be good to yourself today, be gentle with others who may be hurting, be watchful for those around you in need, be active in sharing the blessings you have and be ready to carry on as the church that God needs us to be as we strive to follow Christ together. Lord, thank you for loving all of us. Continue to call us into the world to be your church and follow your lead. Amen Blessings, ps and pk |
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