And have mercy on some who are wavering (NRSV).
Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith.
Jude 22-The Message
One of the ways I serve Lutheran Congregational Services and Liberty
Lutheran is by teaching the Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training class. Although
we are not always serving those who are hesitating or wavering in the
faith, the ministry can enhance a person’s faith journey, and not just those
who are being visited, but the visitors as well.
Every time a visitor goes out to take communion to someone, both parties
are reminded of serving and caring for others. One of the best ways we
can stand with those who may be wavering in faith is to be a companion
in faith, and sharing Holy Communion is a very personal way that we are
the embodiment of Christ.
Each time we visit, share Holy Communion, have a conversation, or serve
someone, we may be blessing them. Our visits may be life-affirming,
even faith-affirming, sometimes to the one being visited, sometimes
to the visitor.
We never know when someone’s faith may be wavering or weak.
We never know when an action of ours may be life-changing for
someone else. All we can do is sow Mercy. Sow Faith. Sow Pardon.
Sow Grace. Look for the blessings every day.
Dear God, Allow us to see the blessings each day and to be a blessing
whenever we visit with one of your children. Amen.
Pastor Sandra Brown is Interim Pastor, Good Shepherd Southampton,
trainer for Lutheran Congregational Services’ Lay Eucharistic Visitor
training, and member of Liberty’s Advancement Committee.
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