Musings about Water and Waterfalls
“O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
--A song of praise
Psalm 8
This week we have a specific focus for our devotions: water and waterfalls.
Six years ago I was privileged to see a part of the earth I’d never visited. Because of a generous gift, we vacationed in Copenhagen, Denmark and Edinburgh, Scotland. Ten additional days in between were spent cruising through Norway’s fjords. We climbed a glacier, we saw one waterfall and then another and another and another. We also walked up the streets within the Edinburgh Castle. We visited a “Stave” church of simple design in Norway and saw the Crown Jewels of both Scotland and Denmark. The list of experiences was, and still is, rather phenomenal.
Majestic doesn’t seem a powerful enough description for the awe I felt as we spent time on the glacier and observed the waterfalls! Having heard the rushing water making its way over the mountainside cliffs and rapidly descending in magnificent beauty to the awaiting pool (lake) beneath, I concur with the ancient song of praise, “O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
Today I am in my reality. I am trusting that we can care for others in our variety of ways that will provide a waterfall of healing graces in their lives. Compassionate care gives people the opportunity to experience the majesty and power of God.
HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY!
Prayer: Holy One, may our simple acts of care bring the restoring, healing touch that others need. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
09.07.09
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