Monday, 4 September 2017

WITH AUTHORITY

PRAYER PAUSE          


Tuesday 5 September 2017


WITH AUTHORITY


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “And his teaching made a deep impression on them because he spoke with authority.” (Luke 4:31-37)



Reflection. “With authority.” The phrase comes twice in our reading from Luke today. It is a slightly tainted word – “authoritarian, the authorities” – but its basic meaning is a way that resonates with truth. Someone “with authority” touches something deep within us and releases our energy to understand and to act. True authority helps us to grow. The Latin, augere, means to grow and I have heard it said our word authority has its roots there.  Those in authoritry have the task to help us grow – at home, in school and in the state.  


Prayer. Lord, help us to follow you and so relate to others that they feel good about themselves and free to develop all their gifts. Amen.
































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