Lose yourself for the sake of love ... and find yourself

Morning: Psalms 148, 149, 150; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Evening: Psalms 114, 115; Luke 9:18-27

Some people rally to Wet'suwet'en First Nation’s action to preserve traditional lands, water and air from environmental degradation. Others redraw the lines of hatred between settlers and indigenous peoples. Politicians complain of “inconvenience to ordinary Canadians”, thereby ignoring the long suffering of first peoples, who are also “ordinary Canadians”. Jesus teaches that letting go of our priorities for Love’s sake will heal us. If we “ordinary Canadians” can recognize the profound suffering of first peoples caused by settler culture ... if we can ‘let go’ of prejudice and entitlement, we ourselves will begin to heal through this work of reconciliation.