Monday, March 9

Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days." ...But the temple he had spoken of was his body. John 2:19, 21


Our consumer society has erected elaborate temples to worship the accumulation of wealth, power and possessions. In these days of economic uncertainty and turmoil, the foundations of these temples are crumbling.

Our faltering economy rivets our attention. A cold fear settles into our collective consciousness... fear that our economic system and way of life may just fall apart. What will we do if our self-serving temples of commerce and greed actually implode? Then, by the Grace of God, we may find shelter and new life within the most wondrous temple, the body of Christ.


Dear God, in these times of economic uncertainty, please help us to place our faith and trust in your resurrected temple, the body of your son Jesus Christ, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen.

Deacon Rebecca Schichler