Sunday Reflection: The days are surely coming

Today's reflection is brought to you by 

Jeremiah 31:31-34.

O God,

You say the days are surely coming...

When you will put 

your law in our hearts.

When you will be our God

and we will be your people.

When we will all know you.

When?

When? 

When?

More days than not lately,

it feels like we are as far from you

as we can possibly get.

But you say the days are surely coming.

Indeed,

they have come 

for some of us

who know you are with us.

But not everyone knows, 

so how do we bring them along?

Help us to show them

your presence in our lives

by our actions --

to inspire all people

to help change our world:

When we heal the hurts we have caused our planet

and encourage everyone

to choose harmony with creation instead.

When we find ways to help the displaced among us

who are looking to belong,

inviting everyone into community together.

When we include those who are excluded because of

race, 

gender, 

sexual preference, 

disability, 

poverty, 

or societal status,

helping all people 

to see each other's common humanity.

When we share about the need for homes and care 

for those who live and die on our streets because of

trauma,

illness,

and misfortune that are no fault of theirs.

When we work beside Indigenous peoples

for the justice they have deserved all along -- 

so that our relationships are truly reciprocal.

When we live in sufficiency

rather than excess

for the sake of future generations.

When we become peacemakers

who demand compassion and non-violence

from our leaders.

The days ARE surely coming,

you say.

O God,

give us the determination

not only to pray for their arrival,

but to create a world that does what it must

until they are HERE.

+Amen