Moving Forward - 21 February 2025

FRIDAY, February 21

Isaiah 65:23 They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well. 

As a person of color, when I think of the history of my people in the land of my birth, these words are not only poetry or scripture. They are my very real hope and prayer. When my husband is pulled over, even though he is going under the speed limit, his tags are current, and the car is in working order, I wish for this new earth about which the prophet dreams. The same applies when I think of the active shooter drills that my own child and the children in my parish go through to prepare for potential attacks at school. It happens when I watch the news and see images of genocide, wars, and famine.

How long, O Lord, before those without homes can build and inhabit them? How long before the working poor can plant vineyards and eat their fruit? How long before the wolf and the lamb can feed together? We are more than ready for the time when they shall not hurt or destroy all on your holy mountain. Give us your strength, O God, as we wait and work with you.

MOVING FORWARD: What kind of world do you dream of?

PRAY for the Diocese of Madhya Kerala (South India)

Ps 102 * 107:1-32 | Isaiah 65:17-25 | 1 Timothy 5:17-22(23-25) | Mark 12:28-34

(Source: Forward Day By Day Movement)