A DAY OF DARKNESS

PRAYER MOMENT  

Friday 9 October 2015

A DAY OF DARKNESS

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “Let all the inhabitants of the country tremble for the day of the Lord is coming, yes, it is near. Day of darkness and gloom, day of cloud and blackness!” (Joel 1:13-15, 2:1-2)

Reflection. More than half the people of \Syria are refugees either internally or abroad. They must feel the words of the prophets apply to them. What a dreadful and seemingly hopeless situation! But can we imagine the whole world being in such a state? The prophets had a clear insight that a world without God would be a world of chaos – such as could happen if climate change is not faced. Joel’s words about proclaiming a fast (read each year on Ash Wednesday) point to the basic response men and women are called to make. To fast is to turn away from my present way of thinking and acting, to shift my whole outlook.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, let us be shocked by the words of the prophets and help us to change our way of thinking and acting. Amen.