Here’s a responsive
affirmation of faith from Roddy Hamilton. It was posted on Mucky Paws.
Affirmation
of Faith:
Is
this what you believe?
We believe The Word is not bound
by ink and paper
but is set free in us
to dream new dreams and unfold
new adventures.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe the life God gives
is not celebrated in rules
but is celebrated in our
diversity.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe that as the sun sets
in one land
it rises in another
handing over the prayers of the
world
from one to another.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe the story of faith
comes alive
in the communities we grow
but is hurt by the barriers we
build.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe transformation is a
gift from God
which is never complete
and longs to be set free in us.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe resurrection is
heaven’s conspiracy
to redeem all that is evil
and bring to life all that is
good.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe justice is God’s unravelling
of all that hurts, oppresses and
dulls life in each other.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
We believe that a spark lights a
flame
which kindles an idea
that ignites a moment.
We all have a spark within us.
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
Is this what you believe?
Yes this is what we believe
~
written by Roddy Hamilton, and posted on Mucky
Paws. http://www.nkchurch.org.uk/index.php/mucky-paws
