Scripture: Philippians 2: 1-13
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Asheville, NC
September 27, 2020
“These words about Christ’s self emptying are about a revolution that originated in God’s very self–a revolution of love birthed out of power emptying itself into mutual relationship. That is the God we worship–the God who doesn’t grasp at power, but let’s power wash away because love wants to be with its beloved.”
Great Mercy, Ocean of Love Abide in sorrow of dreams denied Defied by pride and slicing violence Of those who despise Loathing is destroying us Deep inside, eliding all inviting All healing repeating flowing Instead blocking, instead mocking Tears flowing filling rivers Oceans poisoned by grasping Blind to the gasping, the gaping Wounds inflicted and given title Our humanity scarred, scared Barred, bearing the weight Of some primal cry For a way to feel safe At home with violence Swaggering, daggering, daring Staring, watching, surveilling Reveling in the affliction of fear Dear Spirit, living, breathing We evoked you Choked you,...
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