“But for me it is good to be near God;
Psalm 73: 28
How do you describe the story of your life? A variety of images are available: a tapestry, a song, a narrative, a poem… Whatever description you use it can be helpful to view or review the story of your life. Within our “life-song” we can discover that we are experiencing various seasons all the time. For example, examine the theme of loss. Can you identify a loss? If so what season is it. Or examine the theme of relationships (either human or divine). What season are you experiencing in relationships that are significant to you?
The Psalmist today is probably at a spring or summertime experience. There is energy in this verse, a vibrant feeling in the tone of the words. What is going on in your life-song? Are you listening to your life? Maybe nature’s springtime offers you an ideal time to reflect upon the goodness of the day.
“And time remembered is grief forgotten
And frosts are slain and flowers begotten,
And in the green underwood and cover
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.
--Algernon Charles Swinburne
A prayer: Draw me near to you O God, as I look at my life and discover your presence.
Ben Keckler
04.20.11
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, October 26
Thoughts for the Journey
... “for everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” (The book of Ecclesiastes)
One of my favorite quotes as the leaves continue to fall comes from Nancy Wood:
“You shall ask what good are dead leaves,
And I will tell you they nourish the sore earth.
You shall ask what reason is there for winter,
And I will tell you to bring about new leaves.
You shall ask why are the leaves so green
And I will tell you because they are rich with life.
You shall ask why must summer end
And I will tell you so that the leaves can die.”
Prayer: God, I thank you for the dying leaves (and my rake?)
--Ben Keckler
10.26.10
... “for everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” (The book of Ecclesiastes)
One of my favorite quotes as the leaves continue to fall comes from Nancy Wood:
“You shall ask what good are dead leaves,
And I will tell you they nourish the sore earth.
You shall ask what reason is there for winter,
And I will tell you to bring about new leaves.
You shall ask why are the leaves so green
And I will tell you because they are rich with life.
You shall ask why must summer end
And I will tell you so that the leaves can die.”
Prayer: God, I thank you for the dying leaves (and my rake?)
--Ben Keckler
10.26.10
Friday, April 30, 2010
Daily Devotion - Friday, April 30
The Seasons in our Lives
“But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
to tell of all God’s works.”
--Psalm 73:28
How do you describe the story of your life? Within your “life-story” you can find that you are experiencing various seasons all the time. For example, examine the theme of loss. Can you identify a loss? If so, what season is it—spring, summer, fall or winter? Or examine the theme of relationships (either human or divine). What season are you experiencing in relationships that are significant to you?
The Psalmist today is probably at a spring or summertime experience. There is energy in this verse, a vibrant feeling in the tone of the words. What is going on in your life-song? Are you listening to your life? Maybe nature’s springtime offers you an ideal time to reflect upon the goodness of the day.
“And time remembered is grief forgotten
And frosts are slain and flowers begotten,
And in the green underwood and cover
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.”
--Algernon Charles Swinburne
Have a nice springtime weekend as you examine the themes of your life and their seasons.
--Ben Keckler
04.30.10
“But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
to tell of all God’s works.”
--Psalm 73:28
How do you describe the story of your life? Within your “life-story” you can find that you are experiencing various seasons all the time. For example, examine the theme of loss. Can you identify a loss? If so, what season is it—spring, summer, fall or winter? Or examine the theme of relationships (either human or divine). What season are you experiencing in relationships that are significant to you?
The Psalmist today is probably at a spring or summertime experience. There is energy in this verse, a vibrant feeling in the tone of the words. What is going on in your life-song? Are you listening to your life? Maybe nature’s springtime offers you an ideal time to reflect upon the goodness of the day.
“And time remembered is grief forgotten
And frosts are slain and flowers begotten,
And in the green underwood and cover
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.”
--Algernon Charles Swinburne
Have a nice springtime weekend as you examine the themes of your life and their seasons.
--Ben Keckler
04.30.10
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