Show up to the Table
A while back, I heard an interview with a Catholic priest who happened to disagree with the Vatican on some major issue. When he was asked why he stayed with his denomination – even though he thoroughly disagreed with this teaching – he said, “When I was growing up, it was expected for us to be at the dinner table. It was not expected that all family members agree about everything all the time. It was just expected that you showed up. And we always did, because deep down we knew we needed each other.”
There’s no doubt about it, community is challenging and can be difficult. But it is also vital to life. May you remember today that you need other people. And, they need you! Let us make every effort to show up to the table – even with people who are very different from us.
Our prayer today was written by Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. Let us pray: Loving God, every day you call us from our dark sleep with your celestial light. You leave your footprint on the scarlet sunset. You surround us with your love. Pour into our hearts and minds the wine of wonder, gratitude, and grace, humility, and hope. We believe… help our unbelief. Help us to be connected, to love more, to love beyond love’s comfort. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
