Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Two Helpful Conversations I Had Yesterday, on the "September Blues"


1. With my patient and timely God, via Psalm 73:

(I think "yet" may be my favorite word in the Bible after rereading this passage. Maybe tied with "still"...)

"Then I realized that my heart was bitter,
and I was all torn up inside.
I was so foolish and ignorant- I must have seemed like a senseless animal to You.
YET, I still belong to You; You hold my right hand. (Thank GOODNESS)...
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever." (vs 21-26)

Dear Jesus, thank You for still liking me even when my attitude sucks. Love, Emily.

And...

2. With my hilarious and lovely Elise, via Gchat:


Elise: it will get better
me: im not crazy?
Elise: never!!
I've been reading sylvia plath lately
she was crazy
not you
me: lol
Elise: its all relative :)

Dear Elise, thank you for putting it all in perspective (and making me laugh). Love, Emily.
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Human Needs Global Resources Covenant, 2009

As fellow travelers on this journey, we commit to this covenant before God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear these our prayers:

When confronted with scarcity, need, and inadequacy, may we be nourished by the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. Abundance overflows from Your table, sustaining all who come in faith. Father, help us.

When monotony blurs our vision and dulls our senses, may we encounter others as Christ did, through intentional presence in daily life, submitting as clay to be formed into vessels filled with the Spirit. Christ, guide us.

When wounded by the fractured condition of Your people, may we be united by Your Lordship in faith, hope, and love; seeing, as through the facets of a diamond, the beautiful spectrum of Your light reflected onto Your holy Church joined in praise. Spirit, empower us.

When all Creation groans, afflicted by injustice and driven to despair, may the promise of redemption root us in the hope of Your Kingdom: "Behold, I am making all things new!"

Holy Trinity, send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart.

Amen.