May
22
Written by:
host
5/22/2009 7:00 AM
I have previously reviewed the music of Bryan Sirchio. One of Bryan’s songs that has stuck in my mind since I first heard him sing it is “Follow Me (87 times)”. The question that has persistently stuck in my mind from this song is, “Are we following Jesus, or just believing in Christ?” Of course, this question begs a follow-up question, “What does it mean to follow Jesus?” How would you answer that question?
My weekly covenant group is in the process of a Bible study using the songs on Bryan Sirchio’s CD, J-walking: Songs for Justice Walkers. (I am in the process of writing this study and it will be available from Different Voice soon!) As a part of this study, the group wrote a creed in response to the above question. I share it with you here.
~Sally Hoelscher
We believe that Jesus extends an invitation to each one of us to follow him.
Following Jesus means making Christ a priority in our lives;
- putting Jesus first over family, friends, jobs and society,
- even when it is difficult or inconvenient.
Following Jesus means following the example he set for us:
- loving God,
- loving each other,
- resisting evil,
- and living a life of service.
When we truly follow Jesus, our actions will be motivated by love.
- We will work to insure justice and dignity for all people,
- and to promote world peace.
- We will try to be good stewards of God’s creation.
We recognize that following Jesus requires us to
- listen for God’s call,
- pay attention to the needs of those around us,
- and be open to opportunities to share our faith.
Although it will sometimes require a willingness to step outside of our comfort zone,
- we will follow Jesus,
- and celebrate the love of God,
- the light of Christ
- and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Written by the Namaste Covenant Group: Mary Brown, Carol Caldwell, Kristal Gibson, Sally Hoelscher, Deb Kucera, Marsha Lowe, Karen Nobbs and Sarah Pringle