I Hate to Tell You: We Can Still Get It Right
Humanity continues to get so much wrong. And until we can admit we’re getting things wrong, we can’t get them right. We will continue to dig deeper and deeper holes that are harder to get out of. So why don’t we just admit it? And how do we preach into this resistance?
God grant us serenity
The Serenity Prayer brings us into the present; reframes our worries, angst, and stress; right-sizes our power; and returns us to the grace of God that can help us in this moment.
I offer it this Election Day in the United States as a spiritual practice for preachers this week—and to spark inspiration for preaching this Sunday.
Resources for Preachers at the Time of a National Election
Preaching God’s kingdom in the midst of a national election is fraught. Backstory Preaching has put together a collection of Scripture, quotations, church prayers, and additional resources to buoy your faith, help you remember that you do not carry this burden alone, and provide guidance for your preaching and leadership over the next few intense weeks.