May 19, 2022

UVA graduate Tina Fey said, “Say ‘yes’ and you’ll figure it out later.” This strikes me as a faith-infused way to approach life. Saying ‘no’ is often motivated by fear of failure. (See Finding Nemo) Come to find out, however, that failure is the bread and butter of God. So, either way, you just can’t go wrong! And there might even be a fun adventure through the Yes Door.

In any case, Jesus is God’s YES to and for the world. “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals.  Help them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start.   Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. (For Young Persons – BCP)