PSALM 103:14 (ABP)
God is aware of how fragile we are. He knows that he made us from dust.
We deal with a lot of suffering and death constantly looms over us. Our battered bodies show what Jesus' death was like but they are also setting us up to reveal his life.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our lives are fragile but through our weaknesses, the life of Christ is revealed.
DAILY FODDER
How is the life of Christ revealed through the aches and pains you suffer? How does this change the way that you approach suffering?
PRAYER
It's amazing, God, that you could create such a complex creature as the human being from such a simple source. You understand better than I that I'm fragile and break easily. Yet, I try to present such a strong face. And at times I convince myself that I'm uniquely invincible. Help me to embrace my weaknesses as opportunities to identify with Christ and to share the good news about resurrection living with all who suffer. Even if I'm not all that strong I'm going to reveal the life of Christ to anyone who will pay attention. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.