This was monstrous when we consider
when we slow down to remember
in the night, in our hearts
in quiet reflection
when darkness falls around us;
The enormity of our anger
the false imprisonment, the trial.
Handing God over to be sacrificed
to be hung on the cross.
These thoughts come unbidden
of blood, of the angry mob,
shouting “Crucify!”
to kill the Son of God;
The sweat, the anguish,
tears falling, heavy,
the ancient dust, the smoke.
No joy, not understanding,
the Passion of the Lord.
Ashes are on our hearts
these images seared
upon our hearts,
Heavy chains of sorrow
smoke in our lungs
remembering all too well
harkening back to the trial.
The lies, our spit upon Him,
accusing God of Blasphemy.
The Passion of the Lord,
the pain He suffered,
images far too painful;
The nails, the thorns, the shouts
the bitter taste of bile
the dryness of His mouth,
His sacrifice for us.
These thoughts come unbidden
What we did to the Christ.
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edited May 14,
2015
the enormity of
our anger – v2
edited/new April
5, 2014
the enormity of
our anger
edited April 5,
2014
thoughts come
unbidden – v3
edited April 5,
2014
thoughts come
unbidden – v2
March 31, 2014
thoughts come
unbidden
March 30, 2014
take up our lives
and walk
reading of poem, “The Walk”
by Ann Weems
from her book, Kneeling in Jerusalem
at start of service
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 12 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Isaiah 53:1-9 (The Message)
“The Suffering Servant”
1 Samuel 16:1-13
“God Looks into the Heart”
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
Ebed
Yahweh à Servant of God
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . .
Ebed Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 30, 2014
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