The Crowded Ways of Life
O God,
You manifest in your servants the signs of your presence: Send forth upon us the Spirit of love, that in companionship with one another your abounding grace may increase among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Anglican Book of Common Prayer, 2019)
Miracles do not attract unbelievers as much as the way you live your life. And nothing brings about a proper life as much as love. (Chrysostom)
John 13:31-35 NRSV
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
He who then had forbidden murder now forbids anger without cause. He who had forbidden adultery now forbids all unlawful lust. He who had forbidden stealing now pronounces him most happy who supplies those that are in want out of his own labor. He who had forbidden hatred now pronounces him blessed who loves his enemies.
(Apostolic Constitutions, Ancient Christian Devotional)
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
If you have found this meditation helpful, take a moment and give thanks to God. Then share what you learned with a friend. This is how the grace of God spreads (2 Corinthians 4.15).
