Words of Light and Hope from Sue Page, LLM

Words of Light and Hope from Sue Page, LLM

The Vessel of Emptiness

God’s love for us does not depend on how we present ourselves, morally or otherwise.

In fact, the whole life of Jesus indicates that God does not attach conditions to his love.

In this light, our emptiness is not a shortcoming, but a vessel that God can fill.

Only with empty hands can we receive. Only where we acknowledge our neediness, and bring it before God, can he approach and touch us.

God does not dwell in an exalted temple, but on a dusty construction site in Nazareth. Andreas Knapp

Reflective prayer

What is present to me is what has a hold on my becoming.

I reflect on the Presence of God always there in love, amidst the many things that have a hold on me.

I pause and pray that I may let God affect my becoming in this precise moment.

It is so easy to get caught up with the trappings of wealth in this life.

Grant, O Lord, that I may be free from greed and selfishness.

Remind me that the best things in life are free.

Love, laughter, caring and sharing.

Lord, you gave me the night to rest in sleep.

In my waking hours may I not forget your goodness to me.

Guide me to share your blessings with others.

Lord, I know that when I turn to you there is no need for words.

You can see into my heart.

You know my desires and you know my needs.

I place myself into your hands.

‘Spirit of Change’, by Jan Berry

In moving from summer sun to autumn glow,