A large “D”
has been carefully
stitched to
his robe.
The word
has been
branded
across his
forehead.
Fingers point
and
condemning whispers
are heard.
doubter…
Doubter….
DOUBTER!
Help us, O God,
to put away our
needles and thread …
to put down our
branding irons …
to stop pointing
and whispering
“DOUBTER.”
Help us, O God,
to better seek
the Sought-After-One,
to desire
a personal encounter,
to fall to our knees
with this disciple’s
great, doubtless
affirmation of
faith.
“My LORD and my God!”
Without a doubt,
he knew.
WITHOUT A DOUBT!
©2014 anna murdock
(Prayer for John 20:19-31)
Resurrection God … Amidst the pressing clamor of those who claim to have touched you, yet still turn to shout “Doubter” to others, you walk through doors to meet the needs of the one who most desires to see your face. Reach out with your scarred hands. Expose your sword-pierced side, if need be. Gaze into our hearts and lift us up with an increased faith that proclaims to others, “I have seen the Risen Lord!” We come before you this day, overflowing with thanksgiving that in our own needs, you have not branded us as “Doubter.” Amen.
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