It has been a few weeks since I have taken the time to sit and write. Have been busy at church with planning toward the end of the year. It seems like the church cycle echos the rhythm of life, birth, death, changes. New people come into our lives and others leave them - either by choice or death. Seasons and celebrations come and go. Religious observations such as Easter and Christmas are certain every year.
I must confess that I have a hard time saying good-bye to people and letting them go. When people move away from the area I always give them my blessings, but there is a part of me that longs for them to stay. When people leave church for one reason or the other I feel the loss deeply and pray that the person is well. Sometimes people come back and that is always a great joy to me.
Life does not stay the same and we can accept the changes with grace or we can resist. I find that resisting is a waste of time and energy and I must learn to accept those things over which I have no control.
There are people in my faith community who have lost life partners of thirty years or more. The passing of their loved one leaves them with a sense of loss and longing and yet the memories of what they shared bring them some comfort.
As I look back on my own life I want to be able to say that I did what God had called me to do - maybe not on some grand scale, but in some small way I touched the lives of people and what I did made a difference. It will be some comfort to me as I look back on my years.
Today's blog is a bit rambling, but this is where I find my thoughts at the moment.
Blessings and peace and until next time
Rev Judith
Not sure I can adequately convey what a blessing you, your ministry & MCC of ABQ have been/is currently to me and many others. Your messages of hope are humbling, heart-warming and reassuring. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We love you & appreciate you more than we know how to say.
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless and keep you, guide and comfort you.