He invents, creates, governs. Love, laughter, daffodils, a frosty sunset. A universe.
"Not that I am (I think) in much danger of ceasing to believe in God. The real
danger is of coming to believe such dreadful things about Him... But the picture I was building up last night is simply the picture of a man like S.C. — who used to sit next to me at dinner and tell me what he'd been doing to the cats that afternoon. Now a being like S.C., however magnified, couldn't
invent or
create or
govern anything. He would set up traps and try to bait them.
But he'd never have thought of baits like love, or laughter, or daffodils, or a frosty sunset.
He make a universe?He couldn't make a joke, or a bow, or an apology, or a friend."
-C.S. Lewis,
A Grief ObservedSuch a good point.
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.
2 comments:
Ugh, can I just steal everything you put on here and pretend I thought of it, dreamed it, read it, loved it first? Actually, I don't mind having you get to it first. Your joy and thoughtfulness are contagious. Love you girl.
Ummm, so I love you. Yeah, that is what I want to write. I love you so so much.
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