LONGING FOR GOD’S PROXIMITY

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Maundy Thursday, April 17th

And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from supper, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. ~ John 13:2b-5

Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” ~ Luke 22:19

PROXIMITY
(KLW, April 2025)

I long to have you close to me,
to feel your presence here,
but if you want to wash my feet
please do not come so near.

For I’d rather keep my distance
to hide away my flaws
and not to ask too much of you
especially because

I don’t want to be a burden
or considered unworthy
but to be your perfect servant
for all you’ve done for me.

But if this is true discipleship
then please show me the way
to bare my feet, my soul, my life,
today and every day.

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I long to have you close to me
to feel your peace within
and when we break your holy bread
your presence enters in.

But you abide in more than bread,
you’re in community.
Yet I can easily forget
you’re in those here with me.

I often choose to be alone
when I am seeking you,
and in my solitude neglect
to serve your people, too.

But if this is true discipleship
then please show me the way
to share my heart, my soul, my life,
today and every day.

Bible passages are NRSVUE, found at https://www.biblegateway.com/
Photo by Karen