Welcome to the Holidays
“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, “Messiah”. This word of hope needs to be shared today as we start a new week of work. For many the recent weeks of national concern about politics and economics have presented less hope than we would like. Likewise, an abundance of people feel like everything is crashing in on them. We feel the pressure 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 is revealed when
• we are willing to receive the “stuff” that has to be unloaded on us and then release that same “stuff” with our additional “stuff.”
• when we stand firm in our commitment to deliver quality work in the most difficult of situations.
• when we remain compassionate, especially when compassion is the only straw left.
This week will be demanding. God be with you as you reveal the glory of 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
12.01.08
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