"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."Please share what you've learned by adding a comment to this post. Remember that posts shall be no longer than 25 words.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Week 1 -- Genesis 1-42
You are invited to share you have learned during this week of reading scripture and praying the Jesus Prayer:
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Jesus is one of the three persons of the God who exists in Hebrew Scripture. God has love—mercy—for many sinners in this text.
ReplyDeleteI am always astounded by the level of distrust and disobedience in these chapters. These "heroes of the faith" are broken people, just as we all are. Yet, God remains true to God's promises, despite our inability to do the same.
ReplyDeleteIn light of what is happening in our world, our communities, and in our own families, it is astonishing to me how little has changed in terms of human behavior. And yet, God continues to have mercy upon us.
ReplyDeleteThere are many times when I wonder how on earth I can be called to ordained ministry, In the reading this week, I realize that this is not possible "on earth."
ReplyDeleteIt has been a rich week as I wander in the triumphs and failings of the Genesis characters, consider my own relationship with God, family.
ReplyDeleteI have found the prayer aspect to this project particularly interesting this week. I have experienced some very interesting revelations in light of the Jesus Prayer--I am blessed by the presence of the Spirit.
ReplyDeleteI am always astounded how things really weren't any different for those of biblical times. Their struggles are our struggles
ReplyDeleteContemplating leadership, journey, transformation, God's presence, community
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