[From Feb. 18, 2011 archive; adapted from Feb. 16, 2001 journal]
Not far from the
kingdom of God? Sounds intimidating.
Just how far, and
what is lacking still?
Do I want to close
the gap; do I dare?
If I get there, will
I want to stay?
If you are about to
create new heavens, new earth,
what will that be
like, God?
I don’t know, but I
want to be faithful to you,
and I offer you my
prayer.
Do not let the rush
of mighty waters
overcome me or my
family.
And speaking of my
family, show me
how to provide for
them wisely.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 130; 148; 32; 139
Isa. 65:17-25
1 Tim. 5:1-25
Mark 12:28-34
Selected Verses
Ps. 32:6
Therefore let all who are faithful
offer prayer to you;
at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters
shall not reach them.
offer prayer to you;
at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters
shall not reach them.
Isa. 65:17
For I am about to create new heavens
and a new earth;
the former things shall not be remembered
or come to mind.
and a new earth;
the former things shall not be remembered
or come to mind.
1 Tim. 5:8
And whoever does not provide for relatives, and especially
for family members, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Mark 12:28-34
When Jesus saw that [the scribe] answered wisely, he said to
him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.”
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