First Reflection: The perception of truth
By: Anita Atina
Fact exists, truth needs to be believed
My truth is important to me
I also understand that
Your truth is important, to you
My life is not just a single truth
But a village of many kinds of truth
The version you believe, may be different from mine
And both versions are true, to each of us
The duality of truth
Fights for resolution
And yet, coexists
Quietly, when it needs to
Funny concept this truth
Does fact indeed exist?
And do we really need,
To believe the truth?
Are both just empty shadows
We chase, to play our role
In a divine comedy
For an audience of one
Addition to this poem by: Don Tanner
But if the truth exists
And I a lie believe
I'd rather know the truth and hurt
Than live a lie and seithe
For if I think of four as truth
And two plus two is three
Then the truth is not within me
And I can never be set free.....
Prayer: Eternal God, you have been the hope and joy of many generations, and who in all ages has given men the power to seek you and in seeking you to find you, grant me, I pray you, a clearer vision of your truth, a greater faith in your power, and a more confident assurance of your love. Amen (John Baillie)
Second Reflection:Tell The Truth by Eric Clapton and Bobby Whitlock
Tell the truth. tell me who’s been fooling you?
Tell the truth. who’s been fooling who?
There you sit there, looking so cool
While the whole show is passing you by.
You better come to terms with your fellow men soon, cause...
The whole world is shaking now. can’t you feel it?
A new dawn is breaking now. can’t you see it?
Tell the truth. tell me who’s been fooling you
Tell the truth. who’s been fooling who?
It doesn’t matter just who you are,
Or where you’re going or been.
Open your eyes and look into your heart.
The whole world is shaking now. can’t you feel it?
A new dawn is breaking now. can’t you see it?
I said see it, yeah, can’t you see it?
Can’t you see it, yeah, can’t you see it?
I can see it, yeah.
Tell the truth. tell me who’s been fooling you
Tell the truth. who’s been fooling who?
Hear what I say, ’cause every word is true.
You know I wouldn’t tell you no lies.
Your time’s coming, gonna be soon, boy.
Chorus
Prayer: Forgive us, O Christ, for all our wanderings. Forgive us for not listening to your voice calling us into right ways. Forgive us for our complaining and our worrying that have made us lose trust in you. Forgive us for anger and selfishness and for greed. For all these we are sorry and pray that they may be taken from us. Amen (A. Murray Smith)
Third Reflection: John8:31-36 NRSV
31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ 33They answered him, ‘We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, “You will be made free”?’
34 Jesus answered them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there for ever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
Prayer: Almighty God, gracious Lord, we than you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (Bread for the Day 2008)
By: Anita Atina
Fact exists, truth needs to be believed
My truth is important to me
I also understand that
Your truth is important, to you
My life is not just a single truth
But a village of many kinds of truth
The version you believe, may be different from mine
And both versions are true, to each of us
The duality of truth
Fights for resolution
And yet, coexists
Quietly, when it needs to
Funny concept this truth
Does fact indeed exist?
And do we really need,
To believe the truth?
Are both just empty shadows
We chase, to play our role
In a divine comedy
For an audience of one
Addition to this poem by: Don Tanner
But if the truth exists
And I a lie believe
I'd rather know the truth and hurt
Than live a lie and seithe
For if I think of four as truth
And two plus two is three
Then the truth is not within me
And I can never be set free.....
Prayer: Eternal God, you have been the hope and joy of many generations, and who in all ages has given men the power to seek you and in seeking you to find you, grant me, I pray you, a clearer vision of your truth, a greater faith in your power, and a more confident assurance of your love. Amen (John Baillie)
Second Reflection:Tell The Truth by Eric Clapton and Bobby Whitlock
Tell the truth. tell me who’s been fooling you?
Tell the truth. who’s been fooling who?
There you sit there, looking so cool
While the whole show is passing you by.
You better come to terms with your fellow men soon, cause...
The whole world is shaking now. can’t you feel it?
A new dawn is breaking now. can’t you see it?
Tell the truth. tell me who’s been fooling you
Tell the truth. who’s been fooling who?
It doesn’t matter just who you are,
Or where you’re going or been.
Open your eyes and look into your heart.
The whole world is shaking now. can’t you feel it?
A new dawn is breaking now. can’t you see it?
I said see it, yeah, can’t you see it?
Can’t you see it, yeah, can’t you see it?
I can see it, yeah.
Tell the truth. tell me who’s been fooling you
Tell the truth. who’s been fooling who?
Hear what I say, ’cause every word is true.
You know I wouldn’t tell you no lies.
Your time’s coming, gonna be soon, boy.
Chorus
Prayer: Forgive us, O Christ, for all our wanderings. Forgive us for not listening to your voice calling us into right ways. Forgive us for our complaining and our worrying that have made us lose trust in you. Forgive us for anger and selfishness and for greed. For all these we are sorry and pray that they may be taken from us. Amen (A. Murray Smith)
Third Reflection: John8:31-36 NRSV
31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ 33They answered him, ‘We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, “You will be made free”?’
34 Jesus answered them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there for ever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
Prayer: Almighty God, gracious Lord, we than you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (Bread for the Day 2008)
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