You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, God’s own beloved,
in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts
of the One who called you out of darkness
into God’s marvelous light.
—1 Peter 2.9
Your being chosen isn’t a privilege; it’s a job.
It’s not a prize for your ego.
It’s ground for humility and gratitude.
It’s healing for your shame, your hopelessness.
Remember: what is your story?
What are God’s mighty acts in your life?
What was the darkness? What is the light?
Be amazed again. Dwell on that.
Now: how will you proclaim?
How are you called to be a priest of light?
+ God, may everything I do
proclaim your mighty acts
and shine with your light. +
—May 12, 2017