the kiss of judas

Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive me that I am not much different than Judas.  I would like to be, but I’m just not.  Like him, my life is mostly about me, not about you.  I am so full of my own plans, schemes, and agendas, that there is no room left in me for your name, your kingdom, and your will.  Forgive me when my life becomes more about my wants, than it is about yours.  Forgive me when all I have to offer you is the kiss of Judas. Have mercy on me, Lord Jesus!  Amen.

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Journal: What was the kiss of Judas all about?  How do you do the same?

Reflection:

the kiss of judas

luke 22:48

rarely is a kiss

just a kiss

what seems

pure and beautiful

on the surface

might have a

different agenda

it might be fueled by

want and need

what looks like love

might actually be

manipulation

forgive me

Lord Jesus

when i offer you

the kiss of judas

when life becomes

more about my

need and agenda

than about yours

when what looks

like it is being

done for you

is actually being

done for me

have mercy

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Forgive me, Lord Jesus, when I give you the kiss of Judas.  When I become about my own glory and my own agenda, rather than yours—and even use ministry to do it.  Forgive me when what looks like it is being done for you, is actually being done for me.  Lord, have mercy!  Amen.