I hear you differently

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Luke 23 verse 23 But they insisted on their demand, shouting that Jesus should be crucified.

Pray
Listening God,
open my ears today
to the world, to the stranger, to myself.

Pause
Sit quietly breathe deeply, let the day greet you kindly.

Read
Luke 23 verses 18 - 25

Reflect on the Bible passage
Sadly, crowds that call for blood are not confined to history. There are many situations where those with power are unduly influenced by those who shout the loudest. The angry mob is as much a modern day phenomenon as those that called for the crucifixion of Jesus. What is our response to this and how do we resist trying to shout louder than the people around us, yet still find ways of being heard?

Listen
Listen out today for quiet wisdom in danger of being drowned out.

How can we silence the loud so that we can hear the whispers of the silenced?

Pray
Listening God,
don't let us shout today, either in frustration or anger.
Help me not to mistake volume for righteousness
break open spaces in arguments so that we can wait for wisdom.
In the face of destructive noise,
let quiet love be strongest.

This is taken from 'Nine Days of Prayer' about Listening to God written by the President of the Methodist Conference. I have received appreciative comments from some who have used the booklet. Let me know if you would like a free copy.
Pam Dixon tel: 01458 250603.

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