Reflection of the week

Posted Sep 14, 2016 in Faith

I am in conversation with a friend. I remark on how easy it is to have a rapport with some personalities, while others keep me at arm’s length. I confess that my reaction, usually, is to turn away and cultivate a connection with someone more easily approachable. 

First of all then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. – 1Timothy 2:1

I respond to this by asking why I should do that. If I do intercede for them, what’s in it for me? There are some people that I don’t even love or like very much…

But I resolve to practice a more inclusive prayer life, and find the answer – the answer that lies in my changed attitude towards those outside my immediate circle.

I will develop a new respect for them and myself.

I live in a new appreciation of an all-inclusive Gospel.

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The weekly reflections offered through UC e-News over past years, and now through New Times online, have almost solely been written by Linda Sutton. Thanks for your dedication, Linda!

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