“Every valley shall be raised up,
every mountain and hill made low;
and the glory of God shall be revealed among us.”
--A voice of a prophet
This word of hope served to inspire George Handel in the composition of “Messiah”. This word of hope needs to be shared today as we continue a week of work. The closing days of last week were some of the most demanding days I have experienced in recent months. There seems to be an abundance of people, patients and families, who feel like everything is crashing in on them. Many of them have unloaded on staff and it is only natural that we would feel the pressures of the workplace crashing in on us. It is the rhythm of the season.
The word is clear that the glory of God will be revealed among us. It will be revealed when we are willing to receive the “stuff” that has to be unloaded on us and then release that same “stuff” (plus the other additional “stuff” that comes from receiving another’s “stuff”). It will be revealed when we stand firm in our commitment to deliver quality healthcare in the most difficult of situations. It will be revealed when we remain compassionate when compassion is the only straw left.
This week will be demanding. God be with you as you reveal the glory of the Lord God in your words, thoughts and deeds.
A prayer: Great and mighty God, act in us and through us, especially when the pressures cause us to feel overwhelmed. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.04.07
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