Monday's thoughts on Sunday's sermon

"The Painful Past"

Carl Jung had this idea that there is a "shadow side of ourselves". He thought there are parts of ourselves we see in other people and when we see ourselves in other people and, it is the shadow side of ourselves, that is the part of them we do not like.

I think one of the reasons Jesus was crucified was due to the shadow side of the selves. The Romans were excessive and out of control and they resented Jesus' ability to insight the crowd. The Jewish people were defeated people who realized they had not stood up to the Romans and they resented Jesus' emphasis on peace and harmony.

There is something in every person's past that is haunting. It will influence us in ways we do not even know. It will cause us to react and overreact.

This coming Sunday, March 20th, we will want to look at the "painful past" and resolve some things we had failed to consider.

What about the past for you is painful? How does that inform and influence you? If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with others click on the 'comments' box below.

I look forward to hearing from you.



Charles Schuster