RevSpeaks
It has been a tumultuous few weeks, months even, in our lives. From all indications, the struggling will continue for a while. Yet the world moves without us—as we tend to a plant on the windowsill, or do the dishes, or listen to the prayer of a child. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul wrote, “Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love, and make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together. You are one body and one spirit, just as God also called you in one hope.” In most of his writing, Paul reminded people to be humble, to maintain hope, to be patient. Given his life, Paul was probably writing as much for himself as to the people of Ephesus.
As we move through these times, it is good to be part of a connected community. In addition to the time that we come together on Sunday mornings, we have smaller groups that gather. Sunday evening there is a group of young-ish people who are reading and discussing the Bible. If it is a time of quiet and peace you need, Tuesday Evening Meditation is at 6:45 on… (wait for it…) Tuesdays. A study on forgiveness using Paul’s writings in the book of Romans is available at 10 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.
The world may move on without us, but it is good to know that others are near – available for listening, a conversation, prayer or some time connecting in quiet. Don’t hesitate to reach out. Call, email, text.
“And let us not grow weary of doing good…” (Galatians 6:9). Remember you are being held in prayer, and you are loved.
“If there is anywhere on earth a lover of God who is always kept safe, I know nothing of it, for it was not shown to me. But this was shown: that in falling and rising again we are always kept in that same precious love.”― Julian of Norwich
Shalom,
Sharon
