I did a lot of research this week on the idea of work, labor, and its relationship to Christian faith. The Bible has a surprising amount to say about the role of work in human life. We'll dive into some of it this Sunday. You can prepare by
reading a whole book of the Bible (it's only five paragraphs!) and noticing the friendship the Apostle Paul enjoys with Philemon. As you read, notice, also, the request he makes of his good friend.
We'll talk about it more at our one service in the Sanctuary at 11 a.m.
Occasionally, material doesn't quite make the cut for the sermon, but is worth sharing. So let me offer you this reflection as a gift this Labor Day weekend. It's attributed to Steve Garnaas-Holmes and I hope it will help you as it has helped me.
A glass of water.
A slow walk.
Sitting still, opening,
being present in the Presence.
This is the day the Lord is making.
Today is a day of unfolding Being,
a day to take in grace,
to open to my belovedness.
Today I will encounter many things,
feel many things,
and You will be with me in it all.
Today I will meet none but the blessed of God,
none but those who seek grace,
none but myself in other clothes.
I will love them;
You will love them through me;
I will love them as myself.
I make no demands of this day.
I trust you who accompany me.
I open the eyes of my heart.
I ask only that the infinite loving kindness of God
may flow through me this day
into all Creation.
I am breathing
I am beloved.
You are here.
I am breathing.
I am.
See you this weekend,
