Daily Worship

Your kingdom come

Norah Summers December 14, 2014 0 0

Luke 1:56

 Mary stayed about three months with Elizabeth and then went back home.

Back home.

Back to the daily round, 
the common task,
the housework interrupted by that angel.

Talk about a life-changing moment.
Talk about the God of surprises.

Actually, I am beginning to believe in what’s happening now.
The world is changing,
and nothing
and no-one
will ever be the same.

The day of the Lord will come, 
the day when the extraordinary idea becomes reality,
the day of peace among people of different viewpoints,
the day of justice for all, not only those who can afford it,
the day of meaningful work and fair reward for it,
the day of the bounty of the earth shared so that no-one goes hungry


God of surprises,
who called an ordinary young woman
to an extraordinary role,
give strength and courage
to those of us
who are still trying to make your kingdom come.

 


by Norah Summers