Where There is Love, There is Life
Thursday, March 11
“Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one
another.” 1 John 4:11
What if we heard God’s call to love and truly met that challenge? What if
when we say “all are welcome here”, we not only accept all people, but
we celebrate their stories and missteps, their divine and precious flaws?
As a Queer believer, I’ve had scripture weaponized against me and felt
unwelcome in Christian spaces. I’ve also felt held and seen by my church
community, and I’ve never doubted my Creator’s love for me. God is
urging us towards radical love, and sometimes, amidst the toothy smiles,
good intentions, and rainbow flags, we forget love is intentional. It
requires acknowledging when we’ve failed, planning to do better, and
meeting people where they’re at. The more love we infuse into our quest
for understanding, the more God shows up for us and in us.
Dear Creator, when we are hungry for community care, please replenish
us, for each ensuing moment of joy is a gift from you. Amen
Katy Hackworthy (she/hers), University Lutheran Church Alumna ‘17