But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. (Eucharistic Prayer C pg. 370 BCP) Betrayal is one of the most devastating actions one can experience. Betrayal destroys trust. For some, repeated betrayals extinguish even the ability to trust another person. Treachery leaves a relationship in ashes. Throughout the Hebrew Bible, the people of God abandon the worship of God for whatever enticing activity comes their way. Sometimes its fear and threat that causes their wandering, sometimes the allure of glitz and fame. Im no different. I wander away from the presence of God in Christ, I betray that relationship of love and grace. Im no better with my other relationships. Its shockingly easy for me to drift away into my own world. I am more than grateful for the mercy of God, and the forgiving nature of those around me. How have you wandered away from your relationship with God and others? How will you find your way back? Linnae Peterson, M. Div.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:18:58 +0000
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