The Emptied One

The Emptied One

Philippians 2:6-11

You often emptied yourself within ministry,
Giving of yourself fully for the sake of others.
You also suffered degradation and mockery,
Accepting the burden of the bloodied cross,
And made your way resolutely to Calvary.
Why did you not cling to your divine power?
Why allow your humanity to have full reign?
What kept you from running away from it all?
Were you teaching us, even through your dying,
That emptying out of self is part of the giving?

Today :  I act out of love for the sake of others.

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This excerpt from Fragments of your Ancient Name by Joyce Rupp is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Ave Maria Press.