A Gentle Reminder
There is a wonderful book entitled, The Prophet. In that text the writer observes:
“Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you.
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts.”
As we approach Valentine’s Day, think about the really important gift that our children, our loved ones and our friends really want. My now grown-and-on-their-own children may want to know my thoughts and if they do, they will ask. The same is true in every meaningful relationship we experience. In the meantime, my tasks are these:
● 1. Assuring creation that I will support them with deep and endless love faithfully.
● 2. Pointing creation toward the steadfast love of the Lord that endures forever.
Authentically performing these two tasks is my Valentine’s Day challenge!
A prayer: Loving God, may your love flow through me today and always. Amen.
Ben Keckler
02.12.09
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