Thread by @careorguk

THREAD: What has the Queen said about her faith?

We gave catalogued some of the things #QueenElizabeth has said in her Christmas messages about her faith in Jesus Christ

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"Pray for me…that God may give me wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises I shall be making, and that I may faithfully serve Him and you, all the days of my life." (1952)

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“The gift I would most value next year is that reconciliation should be found wherever it is needed. A reconciliation which would bring peace and security to families and neighbours at present suffering and torn apart..." (1976)

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“In difficult times we may be tempted to find excuses for self-indulgence and to wash our hands of responsibility. Christmas stands for the opposite…

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“…we need to go out and look for opportunities to help those less fortunate than ourselves, even if that service demands sacrifice.” (1980)

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“Christ not only revealed to us the truth in his teachings. He lived by what he believed and gave us the strength to try to do the same – and, finally, on the cross, he showed the supreme example of physical and moral courage.” (1981)

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“To many of us our beliefs are of fundamental importance. For me the teachings of Christ and my own personal accountability before God provide a framework in which I try to lead my life…

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“…I, like so many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult times from Christ’s words and example.” (2000)

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“I know just how much I rely on my faith to guide me through the good times and the bad. Each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view…”

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“…to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God!” (2002)

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“Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person…”

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“…neither a philosopher nor a general (important though they are) – but a Saviour, with the power to forgive.” (2011)

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“Forgiveness lies at the heart of the Christian faith. It can heal broken families, it can restore friendships and it can reconcile divided communities. It is in forgiveness that we feel the power of God’s love.” (2011)

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“This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son ‘to serve, not to be served’. He restored love and service to the centre of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.” (2012)

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“For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God’s love, as we strive daily to become better people. The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its reach.” (2013) 14/21

“For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role-model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing…”

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“…Christ’s example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people of whatever faith or none.” (2014)

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"Jesus Christ lived obscurely for most of his life, and never travelled far. He was maligned and rejected by many, though he had done no wrong. And yet, billions of people now follow his teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives…”

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“…I am one of them because Christ’s example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe." (2016)

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"The teachings of Christ have served as my inner light, as has the sense of purpose we can find in coming together to worship." (2020)

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"It is this simplicity of the Christmas story that makes it so universally appealing: simple happenings that formed the starting point of the life of Jesus — a man whose teachings have been handed down from generation to generation, and have been the bedrock of my faith…”

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“…His birth marked a new beginning. As the carol says, “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight”. (2021)

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