Friday, December 16, 2011

I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. ~ Psalm 20:17

As Servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. ~ 2 Corinthians 6: 4,10

Prayer: Enduring God, help us see past material possessions and wealth here on earth to center ourselves on serving you all the days of our lives. Even if we have nothing, we have all in you. Amen.

Thoughts: Today begins an experiment in trying to blog my thoughts and prayers of the Moravian Daily Text.

I laughed when I read the passage from Corinthians today, as we are truly in the middle of the Christmas shopping season. Our possessions, or often lack there of, can really be what defines us. And when it comes down to it, I know that I have more than I need. I have more food and clothes than I need. And past that, I have way more than what one really needs to live. Yet, even though I am not really poor in the worldly sense, I often feel rich/wealthy in the spiritual sense. And even though I feel that wealth, I am still shocked when others share that I help them feel rich in spiritual ways. It shocks me that I am able to do that, and it is my prayer that I continue to be able to do that as I serve others, who are often rich in possessions but poor in faith.

If Darwin Prayed

Every so often, one stumbles across a new phrase which one didn't know, but upon reading and understanding it, immediately understands something you've believed all along. The phrase "evolutionary faith" is one which is going to make a major impact in coming years. As the emergent faith movement moves out of its infancy, and conservative faith realizes that its "young earth" theology is downright ridiculous, Christians of all sorts will begin to realize that deep faith is one which grows alongside other disciplines (such as science and technology) and does not see them as a threat to faith, but something which helps faith grow.

This book is a wonderful collection of a pastor's evolving prayers, which invokes his growing faith in Christ as one who calls us to grow and follow.

Check this book out if you like well written, thought(ful) provoking prayers.

http://ifdarwinprayed.com/