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Monday January 13^th, Isaiah 42: (The Lord said) I made the earth and everything that grows on it. I am the source of life for all who live on this earth, so listen to what I say. 6 I chose you to bring justice, and I am here at your side. I selected and sent you to bring light and my promise of hope to the nations. In our calling to be the voice and work of God’s justice in the world, we are not alone.  It is not that God is standing on our side, but rather when we live as a child of God we are called to live into that reality, it is then we find ourselves standing on God’s side.  It is God who opens our eyes to the needs of others.  It is God who tugs at our heart strings and urges us to act on behalf of justice in this world.  You have been chosen by God and this day God has reaffirmed that choice.  Go and be the child of God you were called to be.  Go and do the work of God, forgiven and renewed, forgiving and renewing.  You have been chosen by the God of Creation to bring God’s kingdom to all of creation.