The prayers that they offered
in the story of Jesus
the Pharisee and the tax collector
both on their knees
In his humility, righteousness
living honesty
understanding more
than the one who studied the law
Seeing himself clearly
knowing his failings
where he had fallen short
to live worthy of God’s love
Facing himself truly
humbly bowing
begging for mercy
from the all-powerful creator
In his humility, righteousness
justified before God
able to stand in God’s presence
at the end of his days
February 18, 2010
Luke 18:9-14,
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector,
Joel 2:12-17a
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 17, 2010
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ephesians 3:14-21
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 25, 2009
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