Nov. 6 thought for reflection
Dear Friends in Holy Covenant,
If you’re interested in politics at all, you’ve likely consumed huge doses of CNN, MSNBC, blog content, and other media in the past few days. Maybe you’re elated with the outcome of some of the races. Maybe you’re disappointed. Maybe you’re a little of both.
Whether your candidates won or not, whether your issues prevailed or not, I invite you to pray for the current and incoming leaders of our country, state, and city. I invite you to pray that amidst our great political, social, and theological diversity, we might find a way to work together for a better world.
One of the inspiring Christian leaders in this nation is the Rev. Jim Wallis of Sojourners, a progressive-evangelical (those words are not mutually exclusive, you know!) movement that engages the intersections of faith, politics, and culture. I’ve heard Rev. Wallis speak many times, and while I don’t agree with him on every issue or question, I do experience him to be a contemporary prophet for justice and peace. If you’re interested in thinking more deeply about how/if faith issues can/should influence national policy, take a moment to visit http://www.sojo.net/ or HERE, where no matter how you voted you can add in your prayers for our country’s and world’s future.
Over the past few weeks I’ve been reminding folks that no matter what happens on Wall Street, no matter who lives in the White House, Holy Covenant’s doors are open and our mission is clear: Seek God. Love All People. Change the World.
Whether you’re a Republican, a Democrat, Green, Independent, or none of the above, you’re invited, you’re asked, you’re welcome to join us.
Hope to see you Sunday.
Peace,
Pastor Trey Hall
