Be joyful because it is humanly possible.: Matty.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Matty.

Today, from 3,000 miles away, I have been gratefully reflecting on and celebrating the life of Matt.

Who over the last 12 years has been to me
a youth-group leader, mentor, example,
baptizer, landlord, counselor, navigator,

encourager, pray-er, listener, hugger,

brother, third parent, and dear, dear friend.

Outer Banks, 2006

Grateful on his birthday for him and his life,
and for the tangible reminder of God's love he is to me.

2 comments:

RETA said...: You are so fortunate to have such a dear person in your life.

RETA@ http://evenhaazer.blogspot.com; May 30, 2014 at 2:17 PM
mpm said...: You're so sweet!; May 30, 2014 at 8:57 PM

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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.