As many of you know I post a thought
everyday that begins “Today I am grateful for...” I don’t do
this because my life is always and forever sweetness and fluff. In
fact, the practice has its roots in the experiences surrounding the
death of my late wife. My daily gratitude practice helps me build and
maintain a foundation that keeps me grounded and connected to Spirit
when life is not going well. We don’t always get to choose what
life hands us. But we can always choose how we respond. I know there
are some folks in the congregation for whom life is going very well
indeed right now. And I know that there are others for whom life is
challenging and painful. Regardless of where your life is along that
spectrum, I invite you to remember that you are not alone. Whatever
circumstance we find ourselves facing we can draw on the resource of
God’s Spirit and the support of our community of family and
friends. If life is going well for you right now please remember to
reach out to those who are challenged. And if you are struggling
right now please remember to stay open to the care that comes your
way from others. Together we can experience life more fully, deeply
and richly than we could ever manage on our own. Today I am grateful
for the privilege of being a part of this amazing faith community.
- Pastor Roger
(keeping my feet firmly planted in
the flow)
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