And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
- Luke 9:46
For by the grace given to me I bid every one among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment…
For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them…
- Romans 12:3; 4-6
Often we are doing what former Trinity priest John Claypool called “side-long glances”—competitively comparing ourselves to others and then either feeling superior or deficient.
Instead we are to know that we all are loved and are of value. We are called to appreciate the gift of life and the opportunities to grow in love and to do well with our individual gifts and power. For, “there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit…” (I Corinthians 12:4)
Musical Reflection Veni Sancte Spiritus - Taize
Dear God, please help us to know that we each are unique manifestations of capabilities and can contribute to furthering God’s creation and love. Amen.
