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From the Prayer Journal of Fr. Jack tolley

12/10/2019

 

Friends, I thought this reflection was so good for Advent as we await once again, remember,
and celebrate the birth of Jesus. What a gift for the world! 
Blessings, love, and hugs,
​Fr. Tolley.
 
Isaiah 2:17- The haughtiness of people shall be humbled, and the pride of everyone shall be brought low;
and the Lord alone will be exalted on that day.
 
Let me honest with you. The best thing - the bedrock of all good things that there may be about
me - isn't about me - It is Jesus' love for me - lived and died and resurrected and coming back.
This is the best thing about me. This is the best thing about you too.
Jesus loves you, right this minute, right where you are, in the midst of who you and how you are.
   Jesus know our garbage, knows our haughty, snotty, and prideful ways. He knows.
He loves us anyway, and in that love, Jesus asks us to do better. He knows we can.
And in those moments and on those days when we put aside our pride
- or maybe even don't pick it up in the first place - maybe we remember to thank Jesus
for the gift of himself in our humbled hearts.

( Rachel Jones, Forward Day by Day, Dec. 6, 2018 )

 

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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Welcome to St. John's
    • Our Church Campus
    • Our History
    • Our Rector >
      • Rev. Roger Haenke
    • Clergy and Staff >
      • Clergy and Staff
      • In Memoriam
    • Our Organist/Choir Director
    • Vestry
    • Our Stained Glass
    • Photo Gallery
  • Worship
    • Worship Schedule
    • Lectionary Readings
    • Sunday Hospitality
    • Life Celebrations >
      • Baptism
      • Confirmation / Reception
      • Marriage
      • Funerals
      • Quinceañera
    • Previous Services
    • Previous Sermons
    • Prayer List
  • Our Centennial
  • Serve
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Our Ministries
    • Care Ministries >
      • Pastoral Visits
      • Prayer Quilt
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Men of St. John's
    • Women of St. John's
    • Daughters of the King
    • Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation
  • Grow
    • Morning Prayer and Bible Study
    • Prayer Journal and Reflections
    • Spiritual Gifts
    • Childrens Sunday School
    • SD Episcopal Cursillo
    • ECS - Head Start Program
  • Connect
    • Calendar and Events
    • E-Newsletter
    • Connect!
    • Small Parish Groups
    • Support Groups
  • Resources
    • Forms and Policies
    • Facility / Hall Rental
    • Columbarium
    • Annual Reports
    • Vestry Minutes
    • Treasurer's Report
  • Give