Being United
“The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.”
--From Psalm 19: 1
Good morning! Spring has sprung and all around us the renewal of nature sings mighty songs! Along with a song of anticipated beauty, we can hear a song proclaiming the steady rhythm of the life. Season after season declares the glory of God. Candidly, this writer is glad that winter is behind us. I’m ready for a season of life!
In the midst of life budding forth among us, we also deal with another song as well. The challenge related to a new hurricane season really has the potential to test whether we are the “United States of America” or the “Untied States of America.” Recently one of our chaplains spent a week in Louisiana dealing with Hurricane Katrina rehabilitation. There is still clean up work that needs attention in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The song of springtime is a song of new life. Nature is telling the glory of God. The storms of springtime and summer can also tell the mighty power of God. I pray that we can find ways to unite with our brothers and sisters who have lost everything in recent years. If we don’t work at being united, we may experience the tragedy of being untied.
Prayer: God of springtime, instill greater unity among us. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
03.30.09
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