The Creator and Creation
“The eyes of all look to you, Father of all,
and you give them all they need at the proper time.
You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.”
--an old song
Springtime, the season of new life and resurrection, surrounds us. Religions of the world take time to recognize and affirm the open hand of God upon a world that has been cold and dark throughout the winter. A common theme clearly emerges in all – even though language, expression and methodology vary greatly – the Creator watches over the creation and the creation is filled with gratitude to the Creator for the gifts of redemption and life. St. Francis offers this prayer:
“My Father, thank you for the gift of this life… full of wonders… full of people I can love for your sake. Thank you that I am surrounded above and below, behind and before, by you. Today and all days… let me fix my eyes upon you… So that I may be filled with the inner fire of your presence!”
As you take time to meditate on your spiritual journey for today, may thanksgiving fill your soul.
--Ben Keckler
04.23.09
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, December 15, 2008
Daily Devotions - Monday, December 15
Give Thanks
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night.”
--Psalm 92: 1, 2
Another work week begins and we hear the words of the ancient Jewish hymn calling us to give thanks to God. Many of us had good weekends, the kind of weekend that you want to keep enjoying or at least savor for a while longer. While the pace of weekends becomes a bit hectic around this holiday season, at least we can still call our experiences good! The writer reminds us that our thought process on a Monday morning should include thanks to the Lord because … (you fill it in).
Let us not forget that there are some people whose weekends weren’t as pleasant. Some battled the “bugs” that are going around, some continued their battles with significant problems related to their health or other personal stuff. Some had to face the “angel of death” and listen to the silence of their emptiness. We think of all these folks in the midst of their less-than-pleasant journeys.
Today, wherever we are, let us be ready to do the necessary things to help our community and world be a better place for all. May you find time in your day to follow the direction of the Psalmist. Have a good day, filled with God’s peace.
A prayer: Holy God, hear me as I offer my thanks to you and surround me today with your steadfast love. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.15.08
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night.”
--Psalm 92: 1, 2
Another work week begins and we hear the words of the ancient Jewish hymn calling us to give thanks to God. Many of us had good weekends, the kind of weekend that you want to keep enjoying or at least savor for a while longer. While the pace of weekends becomes a bit hectic around this holiday season, at least we can still call our experiences good! The writer reminds us that our thought process on a Monday morning should include thanks to the Lord because … (you fill it in).
Let us not forget that there are some people whose weekends weren’t as pleasant. Some battled the “bugs” that are going around, some continued their battles with significant problems related to their health or other personal stuff. Some had to face the “angel of death” and listen to the silence of their emptiness. We think of all these folks in the midst of their less-than-pleasant journeys.
Today, wherever we are, let us be ready to do the necessary things to help our community and world be a better place for all. May you find time in your day to follow the direction of the Psalmist. Have a good day, filled with God’s peace.
A prayer: Holy God, hear me as I offer my thanks to you and surround me today with your steadfast love. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.15.08
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