narrative

Opening Prayer:  Lord Jesus, help us to see that beneath every behavior lies a narrative—a story that drives that behavior which we have convinced ourselves is true.  Thank you, Lord Jesus that you came to deconstruct the narratives within us that are false and replace them with ones that are true.  After all, it is the truth that sets us free.  Help us to live in your truth, Lord Jesus, and not in the false stories we have been telling ourselves for far too long.  Amen.

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Journal: What are the narratives that lie under this story?  What story do you think Martha was telling herself?  What was she believing that caused her to react and respond the way that she did?  Has is her story your own?  What is the truth Jesus is trying to convey?

Reflection:

narrative

beneath 

every behavior

lies a goal

and beneath

every goal

lies a belief

and beneath 

every belief

lies a narrative

a story 

that fuels us

that sets our feet

in motion

a story

we tell ourselves

that makes us

believe certain 

things are true

the problem is

that often they

are not

come Lord Jesus

way, truth, and life

and tell us 

the real story

the truth 

that will set us free

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to see that if I am not free, it is because I am believing something that is not true.  Help me to know the truth which sets me free.  Amen.