Dear friends,
The shooting at former President Trump’s rally today was reprehensible. In its wake, “Civil War” and “Prayer” are trending together on Twitter.
So, how should followers of Jesus pray in a time of so much uncertainty, grief, and fear?
Why not pray the way that Jesus himself taught us from the beginning of his movement? Jesus offers us a seven-part spiritual practice.
I believe it’s exactly what we need to orient ourselves in crisis moments like this. Here’s a quick refresher:
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Our Father in heaven
When we pray with Jesus, we enter into the presence of our Father. And so, hate for the other must be surrendered. In our most basic identity, we are not enemies or aliens. We are siblings in God’s family. Praying with Jesus reminds us that we are we.
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Hallowed Be Your Name
When we pray with Jesus, we renounce a false familiarity with God. God is not our group’s mascot or political weapon... Read More