"We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies." - Romans 8: 22-23
Inhale: "Creation and we"
Exhale: "Groan for redemption."
Breathe in and breathe out God's word throughout the day in short pauses.
Karl Barth once said we must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. Paul's words speak to our groanings as we see the brokenness of creation and humanity all around us and we wait for God's redemption to break in.
This Advent season we are waiting for God to deliver our world, our community, our families, and our own hearts from all that oppresses us. We are experiencing the labor pains for the Christ child to birth freedom for the children of God. Listen for the groanings in the news, on the street, and in your conversations today and lift them to God. Hold God's Word in one hand and our brokenness in the other. How might God be leading you to lift your voice to be an advocate for others?
Dear God, your world and your children are groaning for your redemption. Deliver us by your hope, compassion, and strength. Amen.
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