There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars,
and on the earth distress among nations….
Then they will see ‘the Truly Human One coming in a cloud’
with power and great glory….
Stand up and raise your heads,
because your redemption is drawing near
—Luke 21.25, 27, 28
With Jesus we practice double vision:
to see the signs of the times,
the gathering clouds, the tyranny looming,
the ruin of our climate,
the collapse of what sustains us—
and at the same time the irruption of grace,
the glory of God with us in the human realm.
To dare to bear sorrow and hope together.
To know the horror of end times
and still trust the power of kindness.
To see the signs of a troubled future,
and remain loving in the present.
Help us, Holy One, to see the darkness clearly,
even as we shine the light.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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