In this in-between space . . .

‘A little while, and you will no longer see me, and again a little while, and you will see me.’ - Jesus (John 16:16)

Dear Friends in Christ -

One of our parishioners sent this prayer to me this week, and it struck a chord deep in my spirit . . . There's something comforting about it. In essence, it says that we can be who we are because God is who he is.

In this in-between space of Holy Saturday, may praying this prayer bring you clarity, humility, confidence - and peace.
Faithfully,
Janet+

I thank you, Lord Jesus, for becoming a human being
so I do not have to pretend or try to be God.
I thank you, Lord Jesus, for becoming finite and limited
so I do not have to pretend that I am infinite and limitless.
I thank you, crucified God, for becoming mortal
so I do not have to try to make myself immortal.
I thank you, Lord Jesus, for becoming inferior
so I do not have to pretend that I am superior to anyone.
I thank you for being crucified outside the walls,
for being expelled and excluded like the sinners and outcasts,
so you can meet me where I feel that I am,
always outside the walls of worthiness. Amen.

-- Richard Rohr, Hope Against Darkness, p. 38