A Faith that Does Works

"What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?" James 2:14

Often we wonder whether our faith life, and especially our works of justice, have any impact in our church or society. We gather with other people of faith, determine to do something together for the good of all, study the issue and situation that is agitating us, and act, but nothing changes. Community organizing and action is hard work, but does not always have the effect we intend. We fail as often as we succeed.

Responding to the promptings of the Holy Spirit personally and communally is our only responsibility in  faith. When we are willing to plant the Gospel of justice and let God do the work, we gain a new freedom. God will reward us, Isaiah insists, as long as we do not waver from the path of justice and righteousness.

Today, work for good and let go of the results.

What is your most difficult hurdle to overcome when working for justice?