SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
SCRIPTURE: Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
REFLECTION
• How is it possible not to be overcome by evil? How might you or
your congregation develop or nurture this capacity?
• How is it possible to overcome evil with good? How might you
or your congregation develop or nurture this capacity?
• Where have you seen examples of people, communities, or organizations, by the grace of God, overcoming evil with good— particularly in response to September 11, 2001?
ACTION
• In some small way, try to respond to something evil with an act of goodness, generosity, and genuine love. Let this be a practice that takes root in your life, not only this day, but every day!
PRAYER
God of all goodness,
we rejoice that you have already overcome the powers of sin and death
through the dying and rising of Christ our Savior. By the grace you have given us in Baptism,
help us, day by day,
to die more and more to sin
and live more and more to your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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