Reconciling God,
we would rather gossip
about those who sin against us,
than speak to them privately;
we would rather parade our wounds
for all to see,
than quietly work toward forgiveness
and reconciliation.
Help us choose the harder road,
the road that opens possibilities
for real healing, real forgiveness,
and real growth in your Spirit.
Help us place the best interests
of our community of faith
above our own need
for public vindication. Amen.
we would rather gossip
about those who sin against us,
than speak to them privately;
we would rather parade our wounds
for all to see,
than quietly work toward forgiveness
and reconciliation.
Help us choose the harder road,
the road that opens possibilities
for real healing, real forgiveness,
and real growth in your Spirit.
Help us place the best interests
of our community of faith
above our own need
for public vindication. Amen.
— B.J. Beu, posted on Ministry Matters website.
