All Authority

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20 



All Authority

O dear Jesus, humble and mild
you were given all authority
in all  heaven and across our earth
yet some mortals think otherwise.

We are in a great mess and dying
we have forgotten who to trust
we have not looked to you always
and we have not been faithful disciples.

Hear us this day as we sit at home
some without jobs, some with no food
we have not been good missionaries
we have not spread your love around.

Help us to stand up and be lead by you
who has promised to be with us always
despite our missteps and selfishness
may your love conquers all today. Amen