Here we are again in the midst of economic misery, two wars, stunning natural disasters, personal loss and sorrow, illness and every kind of conflict small and large. “When will things ever get back to normal?” you may be asking.
Well, after many years of asking that very thing, I’ve come to believe this is normal. Although there may be times of seeming ease and calm, they are always interrupted by the bad stuff. Problems and challenges will never end. This is what living is about – to figure out how to handle them and to work for a better future.
For me, being part of a church family is a great place to do that. Here we have a group of people who may have plenty of personal issues, but who feel very blessed and want to spread the blessings to others.
Not only that, we are doing it with a strong sense of hope that comes from our faith. Right in this church, for a couple of years there was a lot of anguish about where we were going and what would become of us while we searched for a new pastor.
Now, after hard work from the Pastoral Nominating Committee supported by prayer, we have one, and suddenly the atmosphere here has brightened. At session meetings, there seems to be a renewed sense of direction and purpose. Life hasn’t become any easier, but here, in this community of faith, we can do something to help.
Prayer: Dear Lord, Help us to meet our problems and challenges with a joyful spirit, knowing we can find strength in facing them together, buoyed by your guidance and love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Barbara Hoover
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