Leaving a Light of for Us

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

There is no justification for starting a war – unless one becomes irrational. (Comedian Lewis Black calls it “nuts”).

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

There’s a motel chain that has advertised they’ll keep a light on for the weary traveler. You do that and more with your light. When we’re weary, when we need a place to rest, when we’ve had a hard day of traveling, when we think we have lost our way, when we fear obstacles in the dark, your light shines to beckon and to show the way. Your light brightens our surroundings and reveals our obstacles as manageable and not so frightening after all. Your light draws us to you, where we find warmth, shelter, a welcoming presence. Like the fire in the wilderness, your light leads us safely through unfamiliar territory. Like a lighthouse, your light helps us steer our course to avoid danger. What I like best is that when I get close enough to be illumined by your light, I feel recognized and welcome.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

"Have you noticed how the number of people at a memorable event seems to grow after the fact? I hear there were at least 5,000 people there when we passed around that boy’s bread and fish. Seemed like 50 at the time."

[It might have helped, but nobody recorded such a saying.]

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