July
14, Sunday-Ps.82 is a parade example of the development of religious thought in
the Scriptures. It imagines less a monotheism than God being the CEO among the
gods of the other nations. Still, they all seem insistent that they all expect
justice and equity to be established, especially to the most vulnerable in
society. Where have your ideas in religion evolved?
Monday-
This prayer suggestion comes from ira Kent Groff. Kythe in Old English means to
"feel close to," as folks say, "they're kith and kin."[i] Kything is a way to practice the gift of
imagination. Visualizing another as complete, uplifted, is an empowering way to
pray without words, "holding the person in the Light," a Quaker
phrase.... allow the face of someone you love to come to mind. Center, and
picture the person you want to pray for in the Light: Hold their face in your
mind's eye. Now try placing your arms and hands in an X shape across your chest
for several minutes, holding them in your heart (see Philippians 1:7). Dropping
your hands... releasing your loved one to the arms of God, letting go-the
hardest job parents or caregivers have.
Tuesday-We
read the Good Samaritan story on Sunday. I saw a living example as our
daughter’s fellow brilliant graduate students helped her move. One rarely
equates graduate student with muscle. They were so helpful and cheerful doing
some difficult labor. One said that he did it in hopes that he will get help in
moving, but another said that if he has the time, he is happy to do it,
unconditional help in other words.
Wednesday-I
saw an alarming question on belief net, if our sou8ls are being stolen?” In Reformed
tradition that cannot happen, as the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints
insists that God gives us what we need to protect our souls. So, better put,
what things threaten to steal your soul if thye could/ Where would you be
tempted to let your soul be swept away by a current?
Thursday-Moving
is stressful. I always find it dispiriting. Part of it is reliving memories.
Part of it is deciding what shards of a life to relinquish. Part of it is the
empty echoes of a room once full of furniture and people. the excitement of a
new place fades in the light of loss for me.
Friday-Due
to Susie’s alert eye, I am going to the Wildey Theater to see a singer/songwriter,
Randall Bramblett. He has an eye for the down and out, a bit of a southern
Springsteen. He speaks of “rusted dreams” and “bar wire stars that whisper you
just might live.” What songwriters or poets speak to you/ When does a song come
on that youjust must singa long with due to its lyrics?
Saturday-It
is our youngest child’s, Jocelyn’s, 21st birthday today. Not
surprisingly, I am stunned that she is a rising college senior, as I recall the
holy moment of hearing her heartbeat on the early ultrasound machines. Hosea 11
hints that god looks at us as if we were grown children. What are your early,
storng memories of a child, or as a child?
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