PRAYER PAUSE
Friday 16 September 2016. Cornelius
and Cyprian
THIS LIFE
ONLY
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “If our hope in Christ has been for
this life only, we are the most unfortunate of all people.” (1Cor 15:12-20)
Reflection. A 106 year old man – I forget his
name - was interviewed on the BBC some time ago. He had helped evacuate Jewish
children from Germany before the war. At the end of the interview he was asked
about death. He smiled and just said, “Death is the end. After it there is
nothing.” It is unselfish in a way. He looked for nothing for himself. But it is
still hard to grasp. Our hearts long for completion, for rest. Our faith in
Jesus tells us that our joys and hopes will be fulfilled. Our struggles have a meaning
beyond our grasp.
Prayer. Lord, sustain
us in our trust in you in the midst of all we try to do each day. Amen
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