One of the central understandings
about life which I hold to be true is that this moment is the only
moment we have. The past is gone. The future is not yet. This moment
is when we get to live our lives. Remembering and planning have their
place, but when we allow them to distract us from being fully present
in this moment then we are not appreciating the remarkable gift of
life in this world. And that is almost always easier to talk about
than to actually put into practice. As I prepare to take my leave of
you at the end of the month I am seeking to maintain this balance in
my life. There are plans to be made. There are details that require
my attention. And through it all my desire is to be present with you
until the moment when I depart. I do not want to short-change the
wonderful experience of being your pastor. So I monitor my language.
Instead of saying, “It has been a joy being here” I choose to
say, “It is a joy to be here.” Instead of focusing on the sadness
of leaving I choose to focus on the gift of still being here. I do
not want to get so wrapped up in what hasn’t happened yet that I
miss the moment which is happening right now. Please join me in
celebrating and sharing this present moment. It is where God is
found. It is where life happens. It is a gift.
- Pastor Roger
(keeping my feet firmly planted in
the flow)
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