What might it look like for more followers of Jesus to root ourselves each day in the covenant of baptism? How might that shape the way we interact with one another and the world around us?
Easter is just around the corner. It is a day to celebrate possibility. It is a day to share stories about the ways we’ve witnessed God’s presence in the world.
Jesus didn’t ask his disciples for a brainstorming session or advice. Instead he asked them to remain with him in a time of deep pain. And he asked God to hear him.
From an early age, we’re conditioned to figure out how to control as many variables as possible. But these pursuits generally leave us distracted, empty and disconnected from the divine spark with which we are each endowed.
Rather than provide endless biting commentary on the perceived misdeeds of the people with whom we work and share life, we can instead focus on living with wisdom and compassion.
Worry is passive; it involves getting stuck in our own minds and fear-based imaginations. Concern has a more active posture and equips us to move forward with faithfulness and courage. Worry gets us stuck; concern keeps us moving.
