Christian Reflection and Prayer

Verse

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will
fulfil the law of Christ.     Galatians 6:2

Voice

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far,
go with others.       African Proverb

Prayer

God, we thank you for giving us fellow travelers on
this journey of faith. May we always bear each other's
burdens, never pretending that we can do this life on
our own. Amen.

Many people falter in their walk with God
because they feel unworthy or think that
God is mad at them because of their sins.
But the truth is that God’s love for us is
unwavering. There are times when we
must be held accountable for our actions,
but that doesn’t diminish His love for us.
God desires us even when we act
undesirably. He wants us even when we
don’t do what He wants. God loves us
even when we turn away from Him. God
loves us unconditionally. During this holy
season for Christians and Jews, let’s
celebrate that fact and love Him in return.

With prayers for shalom, peace,
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein

Verse

See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of
wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.    
Matthew 10:16

Voice

For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked:
how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and
yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity
enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?     
bell hooks

Prayer

God, may we be a people formed in your image. May we
never allow evil to continue in the name of forgiveness and
compassion. May we believe in the capacity of every
person to be transformed. Amen.