THE PRISON DOORS ARE OPENED!
As we journey through the Book of Acts during this Easter season, we are considering stories of Jesus’ early followers and what life was like for them in the days following the resurrection.
On Sunday, we read the story of the twelve Apostles (Chapter 5) and how they were sent to prison for telling people about the life and teachings of Jesus…and how they were then released from prison and continued telling people about Jesus.
We also considered the prisons we encounter in our own lives. I mentioned how we often create our own prisons by the habits and patterns of our lives…and how it is possible to find freedom (through different habits and patterns!) from anything that holds us back from living and loving fully.
In closing, here are some of the words to the song “It’s About Time” by Kenny Loggins:
It’s about time
I shed my skin
And set aside this self-made darkness
and walk on into the light
I’m sick of this Prison
I been calling my life
I finally found out the gates of hell are locked from the inside
[Chorus:]
If it’s about joy
If it’s about life
If it’s about love
It’s about time we get started
If it’s about trust
If it’s about hope
If it’s about us
It’s about time we get started
Oh baby
It’s all right
You only gotta face yourself
To make it to the other side
Oh baby you don’t know what you’ll find
‘Til you tear down those walls
And make up your mind
May you find freedom to live and love today…and in the days to come.
Aloha nui loa!
Kahu Alan Akana
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