PRAYER MOMENT
Friday 5 July 2013
MERCY NOT SACRIFICE
Pause. Be still
for a moment.
Reading. “Go and
learn the meaning of the words, ‘what I want is mercy, not sacrifice.’” (Matt
9:9-13)
Reflection. By
sacrifice we normally mean denying myself something – even my own life - for
the good of others. Jesus says (John 15:13) “there is nothing greater” than
this. But if sacrifice lapses into being a quid
pro quo (an act that looks for something in return) then it does not reflect
the divine seed in us. The mark of the reign of God, which Jesus announced, is
compassion, that is, breaking through “paying debts” and healing our world
through mercy and forgiveness.
Prayer. Lord, teach
us to be compassionate. Teach us to break down the barriers between people
through mutual respect and love. Help us to see that what we share is far greater
than what divides us. Amen.
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