Only Love

Preacher played U2 in the service this morning.

At a time in my life when I am questioning everything, I can still hold on to the sentiment behind these lyrics. They resonate within me and seem to ring true, even if nothing appears to make sense.

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
but only love, Only love can heal such a scar

U2 - Magnificent

The photo was taken as everyone in the congregation handed over their crowns and hung them on a cross. For me, it was a symbol of accepting the things I can not change - of acknowledging that certain circumstances are out of my control, and therefore needing to trust that things will hopefully work out ok. As I handed over my crown, I was handing over my anxiety about all sorts of situations where I feel out of control at the moment. I was also thinking about what I could 'give back' - there are a number of things I have said I would do that I haven't. Maybe it's time that I did.