Yesterday, at the Church of the Holy Cross in Sedona...
I look up to you
Eyes of sadness, compassion
You look down at me
...and then Washington took my hand and we prayed.
Tonight, on this Maundy Thursday, we remember that Jesus did not call us servants but called us friends—that Jesus took people’s hands and prayed with them—that Jesus stuck with his people until the very end, even when he knew their character flaws, even when he knew they would deny and betray—that Jesus loved his people—Jesus loves all people...and asks us to do the same...even when we know character flaws, even when we know we will be denied and betrayed.
Oh God, grant that we might love with even a portion of your unfailing love and that we might sacrifice even a portion of all that you sacrificed, Jesus...for you can take that portion and change the world for good. And we need to see a change for good. Again. Amen.
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