Monday, April 14, 2008

Daily Devotions - Monday, April 14

Garden Spots

“The Lord God took the man
and put him in the Garden of Eden
to work it and take care of it. ”
--from the Creation stories of Genesis

The weekend was filled with natural beauty and natural challenges. Plant life is starting to peek out and see if the feeling of springtime is genuine; those with allergies used up more Kleenex than they wanted to! It is good to get out in the yard and experience the rejuvenation of Mother Earth. How wonderful it is to have our little “Gardens of Eden” to work them and care for them!

I trust you are finding meaningful ways to enjoy springtime!

It’s Monday and now the rhythm of life moves to the work week where we will be challenged in our work of caregiving. The workplace is another garden spot, a place where we have opportunities to commit ourselves day after day to bring people and our surroundings to a better place. May the Creator who empowers us bless your caregiving.

A prayer: Thanks to you, O God, for the opportunity to work and care for your garden.

Ben Keckler
04.14.08

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