Daily Devotion - Monday, April 23

Garden Spots “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. ” --From the Creation stories of Genesis The weekend was filled with natural beauty. The perennials continue to flourish and see if the feeling of springtime is genuine. Those with allergies still are using up more kleenex than they want to! It is good to get out in the yard and experience the rejuvenation of Mother Earth. How wonderful it is to have our little “Gardens of Eden”, to work them and care for them! Now the rhythm of life moves to the workplace where we will be challenged in our work of caregiving. This is another garden spot, a place where we commit ourselves day after day to take care of the diseased and bring them to a better place. May the Creator who empowers us bless all of our caregiving. A prayer: Thanks to you, O God, for the opportunity to work and care for your garden. --Ben Keckler 04.23.12