Reaching Out to Others
“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith,
I have not stopped giving thanks for you,
remembering you in my prayers.”
--A follower (Ephesians 1:15)
What a privilege to work side by side with people who care! Our nation has had to face the devastation that comes from natural disasters. It is not pleasant. Now more than ever, it seems the news overwhelms us with the fragile nature of life. New occasions teach new duties and with new disasters will come new opportunities and new challenges.
It is a true privilege to work with caregiving people here at the hospital. Time and time again we respond above and beyond what others expect. Regularly we are given opportunities to share (United Way, Food Banks, etc). Thank you for demonstrating your compassionate spirits of faith.
Recently I was with some other chaplains who asked me specific questions about the spirit of generosity that exists at my hospital. Wow! Reaching out to others is so important and I give thanks for the way you share from your heart.
Thank you. I give thanks for you daily.
--Ben Keckler
09.30.10
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Daily Devotion - Monday, September 6
Musings about Water and Waterfalls
“O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
--A song of praise, Psalm 8
Seven years ago I was privileged to see a part of the world 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 walked the streets within the Edinburgh Castle, 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! Hearing the rushing water make its way over the mountainside cliffs and rapidly descend in magnificent beauty to the awaiting pool (lake) beneath, I must 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, even on this holiday, we can bathe our hospital patients in a waterfall of healing graces that brings them to a better place. Compassionate caregiving gives patients and families the opportunity to experience the majesty and power of God. I still remember how good it was to be away and be refreshed by the majesty of a Norwegian waterfall. It is equally wonderful to be a part of this hospital family of care giving people!
HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY!
A prayer: Holy One, may our simple acts of caregiving bring the restoring, healing touch that patients and their families need. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
09.06.10
“O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
--A song of praise, Psalm 8
Seven years ago I was privileged to see a part of the world 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 walked the streets within the Edinburgh Castle, 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! Hearing the rushing water make its way over the mountainside cliffs and rapidly descend in magnificent beauty to the awaiting pool (lake) beneath, I must 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, even on this holiday, we can bathe our hospital patients in a waterfall of healing graces that brings them to a better place. Compassionate caregiving gives patients and families the opportunity to experience the majesty and power of God. I still remember how good it was to be away and be refreshed by the majesty of a Norwegian waterfall. It is equally wonderful to be a part of this hospital family of care giving people!
HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY!
A prayer: Holy One, may our simple acts of caregiving bring the restoring, healing touch that patients and their families need. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
09.06.10
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