We Believe

by Mary Luti | published on Oct 20, 2023

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before God; for [the day] is coming… – Psalm 96:11-13 (NRSV, adapted)

We believe the day is coming
when God’s grace will change the human heart,
and we will live as one with every living thing.

We believe the day is coming
when Christ’s compassion will fill the earth,
and no one will do harm, be hurt, or feel alone.

We believe the day is coming
when the Spirit’s freedom will unbind our souls,
and we will live generous lives for each other
with a joy no circumstance can alter.

We believe the day is coming,
and we wait and work for it with steadfast hope,
for God has promised it, and God is faithful.
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Prayer
Come, Lord Jesus, come.

Today’s devotional is drawn from Stating Our Faith in Urgent Times, by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group. An interfaith call for ceasefire in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory, signed by the United Church of Christ among many other organizations, can be read online.