One with the Father

The Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?” The Jews answered, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you, but for blasphemy, because you, though only a human being, are making yourself God.” Jesus answered, “Is it not written in your law, ‘I said, you are gods’? If those to whom the word of God came were called ‘gods’—and the scripture cannot be annulled—can you say that the one whom the Father has sanctified and sent into the world is blaspheming because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’? If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me. But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.” Then they tried to arrest him again, but he escaped from their hands. He went away again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing earlier, and he remained there. Many came to him, and they were saying, “John performed no sign, but everything that John said about this man was true.” And many believed in him there. John 10:31-42

Creator, you love us as a parent

perfect and loving in your care

you know us as a real part of you

and guide us as we grow in faith.

We often rebel and try to run away

yet you will seek us out and find us

gathering us up as a small child

carrying us all the long way home.

The world denies faith and wisdom

yet we knw that we cannot live

without your daily guidance

without your direction and spirit.

Reweave us today close to your heart

make us rely on your love alone

let our all be for your service

and the care of your people everywhere. Amen.