Sunday Reflection (July 24, 2022)

As we search for answers to the problems of the world and our community that lead to peace, harmony, and establishing a more just, fairer, and merciful society, keep asking God to give us the guidance of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:5-13). Bear this in mind: Prayer is not about bending God’s will to our will, rather prayer is asking that we learn to do God’s will with the help of the Holy Spirit.

When we follow the lead of the Holy Spirit our perspectives and priorities become more in tune with God’s. By the way, that does not mean we will always agree on political issues, but it does mean we will act without malice and act with kindness and compassion. The rest of our Christian lives is about integrating our perspectives and priorities with God’s perspective and priorities, and if we err, may we err on the side of kindness and compassion. So, do pray “God, give me the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit leads us to live out God’s will, not through force of arms, but through love and good works, arising from kindness and compassion.