Practice: Our Political Formation

This guided practice was a part of our gathering on 9.4.22.
In our culture, we are being shaped by our political engagement.
We are tempted to find our identity in our political affiliation.
We view those on the other side with contempt. We form opinions
based on memes and talking heads rather than prayer and
discernment. We give in to the way of power and control rather
than the Christlike way of surrender and self-emptying love. But
what if there is another way?


In this practice, we consider how we have been shaped by our
culture of politics. We start with some reflective questions,
then have a conversation with God about what we noticed, and
finally we listen for how God might be inviting us to respond.


As you engage the practice, we encourage you to be honest. When
it comes to political engagement, the stakes can feel big. It can
be scary or shameful to consider how we have been shaped in ways
that are not aligned with the kingdom of God. Be kind and
gracious with yourself but to also be willing to be honest.
Remember that God loves you more deeply than you can imagine. At
the very core, your identity is that you are a beloved bearer of
God’s image.


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