Thursday, August 01, 2013

The Theology of Progress – v2


Sacrificed on the altar,
the theology of progress
chasing after the newest thing
Sabbath rest, trusting, our faith;
sleep for the weary, peace for His children
lost in the frenzy, the urgency, self-imposed
the fast-paced life, business alone

We must stop, let go
be as Mary, at the Master’s feet
trust, believe, nothing to do;
no urgent task
not human effort
greater than listening to God

Rest for God’s children
ours, a Commandment
Sabbath day, holy rest;
remembering who created
how He took time to savor
to enjoy the creation;
Rest we must take
in worship of God


Edited August 1, 2013
“The Theology of Progress – v2”
August 23, 2009
“The Theology of Progress”
Mark 4:35-40
Exodus 20:8-11
Psalm 23
Psalm 127:2
and
Message: Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
"Keeping the Sabbath"
including reference to
Wayne Muller’s book,
“Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
August 23, 2009

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