Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
In the musical, "1776", Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and the rest of the
signers of the Declaration of Independence are in Philadelphia,
debating the future of the colonies. A courier delivers a dispatch
from General George Washington pleading for support for his wearied
troops. A wistful song asks: "Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
There's a pre-school nearby my first church called Open Arms. A name
like that suggests presence and caring. Since God's vision for the
House of Prayer is inclusive, it's crucial that we let all people know
they matter to a God who is there and who cares. For those already
within, it means willingness to offer prayers side by side with
rejects, foreigners, those who might be on the other side of a
spiritual fence. Ours is a gathering God, welcoming all sorts of
people into the joy of praise and service. From God's perspective,
diversity is not a problem without a solution.
Prayer: Lord, remove any barriers that keep us from opening our arms
to others, without reservation or hesitation. In the name of our
welcoming Savior. Amen.
In the musical, "1776", Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and the rest of the
signers of the Declaration of Independence are in Philadelphia,
debating the future of the colonies. A courier delivers a dispatch
from General George Washington pleading for support for his wearied
troops. A wistful song asks: "Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
There's a pre-school nearby my first church called Open Arms. A name
like that suggests presence and caring. Since God's vision for the
House of Prayer is inclusive, it's crucial that we let all people know
they matter to a God who is there and who cares. For those already
within, it means willingness to offer prayers side by side with
rejects, foreigners, those who might be on the other side of a
spiritual fence. Ours is a gathering God, welcoming all sorts of
people into the joy of praise and service. From God's perspective,
diversity is not a problem without a solution.
Prayer: Lord, remove any barriers that keep us from opening our arms
to others, without reservation or hesitation. In the name of our
welcoming Savior. Amen.