This morning I spent some time looking back through Brian McClaren’s book, Finding Our Way Again. The book deals with regaining a sense of the contemplative life – the life that spends time in the interior aspects of our being. McClaren does a great job reminding us that our focus on our relationship with God is not an end in and of itself – our relationship with God serves as the platform from which God affects the world. At the close of one of the chapters I had written this prayer in a blank spot on the page – it is my prayer today and I hope it could be your prayer too.
Father – I am utterly inadequate to be an apostle. Mold me through your word, your touch, your community – into one empowered by your Spirit – committed to making a difference around me in my world. Not only in the lives of my family and friends but also in the lives of strangers – even in the lives of enemies! An apostle!
Amen
Be blessed today!
Clay in the Hands 
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