Today is Pentecost Sunday! It is the day the Holy Spirit descended on fearful disciples and apostles. The day the help for which they had been praying had arrived. The day that changed their lives and renewed their hope.
As we face the threats of the Corona virus on our world, we are also facing civil unrest. Our city, and many cities nationwide, had devastating rioting and looting during the long nighttime hours.
As I read about the riots across our beloved nation, indeed, our world, my tendency is to 'huddle in fear.'
I choose, instead, to believe.
To believe that the same God that appeared to those disciples in the form of the Holy Spirit, is here now, with us, amidst the chaos and devastation.
I take comfort and hope in scripture. I retreat to my garden, immersed in it's gift of plush, fresh new life. The choir of birds sing their message of hope as butterflies flit from bloom to bloom, oblivious. This simple, tranquil peace fills my heart and renews my spirit.
I cherish THIS DAY. I will not let fear rob me of TODAY, of being in the moment now. Of course I am concerned; I am human. But I hear my Lord say, "Do not be afraid."
May we, today, hear that gentle, calming voice in our chaos, in our fear. May we know, deep inside, that the God who made heaven and earth, walks with us, knows us, and loves us deeply.
I pray for those who are living in fear. For those who harbor hatred in their hearts. For those who suffer at the hands of self righteousness. For those who need to hear a message of all-inclusive love and hope. That we may be united, as God intended we should be when he created our beautiful world.
God be with you, with us, my friends.
Blessings,
As we face the threats of the Corona virus on our world, we are also facing civil unrest. Our city, and many cities nationwide, had devastating rioting and looting during the long nighttime hours.
As I read about the riots across our beloved nation, indeed, our world, my tendency is to 'huddle in fear.'
I choose, instead, to believe.
To believe that the same God that appeared to those disciples in the form of the Holy Spirit, is here now, with us, amidst the chaos and devastation.
I take comfort and hope in scripture. I retreat to my garden, immersed in it's gift of plush, fresh new life. The choir of birds sing their message of hope as butterflies flit from bloom to bloom, oblivious. This simple, tranquil peace fills my heart and renews my spirit.
I cherish THIS DAY. I will not let fear rob me of TODAY, of being in the moment now. Of course I am concerned; I am human. But I hear my Lord say, "Do not be afraid."
May we, today, hear that gentle, calming voice in our chaos, in our fear. May we know, deep inside, that the God who made heaven and earth, walks with us, knows us, and loves us deeply.
I pray for those who are living in fear. For those who harbor hatred in their hearts. For those who suffer at the hands of self righteousness. For those who need to hear a message of all-inclusive love and hope. That we may be united, as God intended we should be when he created our beautiful world.
God be with you, with us, my friends.
Blessings,
