The world's gone crazy. There are horrible things going on and the natural inclination of most people is to try to escape from the horror. We do this by shutting our eyes, living life in a little bubble or pretending that the problems are nothing to do with us.
I sometimes get to the point of thinking "Stop the world, I want to get off".
But, Lord, that wasn't what you did. You said, "Let the world keep turning for a while longer, I want to get on!"
You got involved with sin, you mixed with the down-and-outs, the prostitutes and sinners, as well as with the arrogant and greedy leaders - you challenged selfishness, talked of service, you showed the way through your actions and ultimately through your death on a cross. But you were not overcome and none of this conquered you.
Lord, open our eyes and take us out of our comfort zone. Have mercy on us and fill us with your love. Enable us to shine with your light in the midst of the darkness.
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