Splendid Simplicity
In a season when culture seems to be spinning chaotically out of control, we are focusing our devotions on brief prayers that speak to the rhythms of our lives.
Holy One,
The brisk breezes and bright snows of winter seem to wake us up and bring refreshment amidst the gray of wintry days and the early darkness of wintry nights. Bring your refreshing breeze and your gentle snowfall upon all whose burdens are heavy today.
--Ben Keckler
12.07.11
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, December 6
Splendid Simplicity
In a season when culture seems to be spinning chaotically out of control, we will focus our devotions on brief prayers that speak to the rhythms of our lives.
Holy One,
In this season when it is easiest to cut down the evergreen, teach me the difficult lesson of remaining “green” year round, especially when winters of doubt and darkness seem to surround me. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.06.11
In a season when culture seems to be spinning chaotically out of control, we will focus our devotions on brief prayers that speak to the rhythms of our lives.
Holy One,
In this season when it is easiest to cut down the evergreen, teach me the difficult lesson of remaining “green” year round, especially when winters of doubt and darkness seem to surround me. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.06.11
Monday, December 5, 2011
Daily Devotion - Monday, December 5
Splendid Simplicity
In a season when culture seems to be spinning chaotically out of control, we will focus our devotions on brief prayers that speak to the rhythms of our lives.
Holy One,
As a new week begins, help me focus on the tasks for today. I confess there is unfinished business from the weekend; I realize it can sometimes creep into my thought patterns at work. Grant me the clarity I need for work today. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.05.11
In a season when culture seems to be spinning chaotically out of control, we will focus our devotions on brief prayers that speak to the rhythms of our lives.
Holy One,
As a new week begins, help me focus on the tasks for today. I confess there is unfinished business from the weekend; I realize it can sometimes creep into my thought patterns at work. Grant me the clarity I need for work today. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.05.11
Friday, December 2, 2011
Daily Devotion - Friday, December 2
Reflecting on Last Week
Realizing that the poor will always be a part of our lives and that most of us could be there quickly if our fortunes changed, I offer this prayer to conclude our two weeks of devotions focused on challenging us to live lives of gratitude:
All-knowing God, show us the poor—
Not just the ones who have been pushed aside in the wake of competition,
but the ones who are losing self-confidence,
the ones who are victims of the system they helped to build,
the ones whose jobs no longer exist.
Show us that there also is a poverty of the heart
when saving is more important than sharing.
Help us to find security in sharing all our resources so that through our total effort,
we will answer your call
we will learn the value of kinship with all
and we will discover that sharing by all can mean scarcity for none.
Have a wonderful weekend in whatever you do.
--Ben Keckler
12.02.11
Realizing that the poor will always be a part of our lives and that most of us could be there quickly if our fortunes changed, I offer this prayer to conclude our two weeks of devotions focused on challenging us to live lives of gratitude:
All-knowing God, show us the poor—
Not just the ones who have been pushed aside in the wake of competition,
but the ones who are losing self-confidence,
the ones who are victims of the system they helped to build,
the ones whose jobs no longer exist.
Show us that there also is a poverty of the heart
when saving is more important than sharing.
Help us to find security in sharing all our resources so that through our total effort,
we will answer your call
we will learn the value of kinship with all
and we will discover that sharing by all can mean scarcity for none.
Have a wonderful weekend in whatever you do.
--Ben Keckler
12.02.11
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Daily Devotion - Thursday, December 2
Healing Words
Now thank we all our God
With hearts and hands and voices
Who wondrous things has done
In you this world rejoices.
Who from our mother’s arms,
You’ve blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love
Which still are ours today.
Today is another day where associates at hospitals around our land are practicing the art of care giving while other associates are on-call and other associates are enjoying a day off. THANK YOU to all associates who are working today. Sometimes we just don't get to hear those simple words that mean so much. It may be a week after thanksgiving, but it is still appropriate to say “THANK YOU.”
We have all been blessed with countless gifts of love and today, whether in our homes, here at the hospital or somewhere else, may we stop and be thankful.
--Ben Keckler
12.01.11
Now thank we all our God
With hearts and hands and voices
Who wondrous things has done
In you this world rejoices.
Who from our mother’s arms,
You’ve blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love
Which still are ours today.
Today is another day where associates at hospitals around our land are practicing the art of care giving while other associates are on-call and other associates are enjoying a day off. THANK YOU to all associates who are working today. Sometimes we just don't get to hear those simple words that mean so much. It may be a week after thanksgiving, but it is still appropriate to say “THANK YOU.”
We have all been blessed with countless gifts of love and today, whether in our homes, here at the hospital or somewhere else, may we stop and be thankful.
--Ben Keckler
12.01.11
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