Who Is My Neighbor?
Who is my neighbor? We teach the Sunday School to sing Jan Wesson’s hymn:
They asked, “Who’s my neighbor and whom should I love;
for whom should I do a good deed?”
Then Jesus related a story and said,
“It’s anyone who has a need, yes, anyone who has a need.”
But children watch what we do, not just what we say. Would children be able to tell from your actions whom you think your neighbor is?
Forgiveness and Neighborliness
I recite the Lord’s Prayer daily, and often the most challenging phrase for me is the second part of “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Though I’ve received everything I have from a generous and gracious God, it’s hard to let go of grudges and wrongs and the feeling that others owe me something or that somehow I have unfairly missed out.
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kNOw Justice, kNOw Peace!
Does Jesus really mean we must love our neighbor? And who is our neighbor?
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Litany for Strength and Guidance in Justice Work
Holy One, lover of all, knowing that you desire that all people should live in joy and wellness, we ask today for strength and guidance in the work we do to build a just and peaceful society.
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