Daily Devotion - Tuesday, September 8

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 weeks ago I was privileged to see a part of the earth I’d never visited. Because of a generous gift, we vacationed in the Canadian Rockies. We spent time in Montana’s Glacier National Park, as well. The trip included visits to Calgary, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. We were also privileged to spend time on the Columbia Icefields. 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 at Athabasca Falls! The passage for the falls is quite narrow, especially compared with the wide river behind it filled with the melted snows from the mountains. The scene was filled with energy as rushing water made its way through the passage to another wide river bottom below. It is as though I can still hear and feel the power of the moment all these weeks later. I concur with the ancient song of praise, “O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”

Now I am back into the daily routine of work following a memorable vacation and a relaxing weekend. I am trusting that we can have the power of a waterfall in our daily contact with others. I am trusting that this power can be filled with compassion and grace bringing them to a better place. Compassionate care gives others the opportunity to experience the majesty and power of God.

A prayer: Holy One, may our simple acts of care bring the restoring, healing touch that others need. Amen.

--Ben Keckler
09.08.09