06-28-23

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
June 28, 2023
Woody Allen has a strange way of making a point that is often more truthful than those trying to be serious. He wrote, "More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly." I believe Allen is right. There are times when none of the options appear to lead us to the things of light and love. In those moments, prayer is a good place to start (even though I think Allen was being a bit contemptuous), but then that prayer must guide us toward a faithfulness that does not give up in spite of all paths appearing futile.

​Gracious God, when stuck between a rock and a hard place, guide me toward the third option: faithfulness. Amen.