There is a time to grieve for yourself then there is a time to grieve for others who have suffered a loss. My priest lost his dad tragically on Friday in an auto accident. My heart is heavy for him, his family, and their friends. Sudden loss is never easy because you aren’t anticipating it. Life is fleeting and you got to cherish every moment you can with those you love. For some, this is easy while for others it’s a great challenge. My heart goes out to those who are grieving and if you think about it everyone is grieving something.
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Sunday Reflection: Stewardship
Stewardship for many is a religious sort of word that might involve giving money to ones place of worship. I think of it as something universal in how we take care of what we have and where we spend our time and treasure. It’s overseeing and protecting something worth preserving.
What we are given is valuable and sharing those gifts can make things better for everyone. Where your money goes is a reflection of what is in your heart. No matter if you believe what you have received comes from a divine place or the sweat of one’s labor being a good steward is a wise thing to do.
Quote Of The Day
We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Six Word Story
Generations coming together makes life better.
Sunday Reflection: Time to Rest and Time to Serve
Here’s a few thoughts inspired by the day.
Take Time to Rest – Everyone needs a day to chill out and renew. Everyone seems to be overscheduled and overworked and that isn’t good. We all need at least one day where we can reconnect with ourselves, others and, to reset ourselves. If rest is good for the divine its good enough for me. Rest and recreation are given a bad rap and that shouldn’t be the case for anyone. Don’t look for things to do because certainly you will find plenty of stuff to occupy your mind and time. Busy is not good for anyone.
Power In Service to Others – So many people look for power and status that they fail to realize that power can be found in serving others. Our world needs helpers more than it needs bosses these days. To me, service can impact the lives of many and that is a powerful thing. Everyone in service to others has the capability to make the world a much better place and you know that is a special place to be in. Not to say that people in power don’t serve but if one is just interested in a position and not the responsibility then there can be a problem.
I hope you all have had a restful Sunday and that you are ready to serve in the coming weeks ahead. Grace and peace and love to you all.
Six Word Story
Do your part and everyone succeeds.
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