God,
We keep hoping
Let freedom ring
Means our definition of freedom
But we know that your promise of forgiveness
liberation
and justice
is somehow all the same thing–
that in Greek somehow: it is all contained in one word
Gracious God
you gift us
with our authentic selves
reminding us that in the midst of the Kin-dom work
the freeing of captives
the feeding of the hungry
the clothing the naked
Remind us that we are beloved
and that you are present
the work is not ours alone–
you are planting seeds
and tending gardens
and we are not alone
So as we hear bells
and wonder if we should flinch
at the fireworks
Remind us that you promise a liberation
that is not of our hands
but is instead, full of grace
it is the wedding celebration of the overflowing cup
the feast of the prodigal child and coin
it is the finding of a home, where there is a room for each and every one of us
And we are made welcome
out of grace, and true liberation
forgiveness and justice
Thank you God for
the chance to rest in your liberation
instead of our freedom–
Amen.
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