“The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!” (Psalm 97:1)
Generosity in Spirit
Now that the cold harsh weather of winter is drawing to a close and Spring holds its eternal promise, it is amazing to find how fast the time is moving just since the New Year.
Just recently, in our January-February First News, the feature article was “Generosity,” the habit of giving freely. The author for this message was our teacher, Rev. John Judson. He described to our church community the many ways we have collectively and individually been generous. Then he expressed thanks.
It seems all ready by the events that have occurred this year so far locally and on a wider spectrum, we are discovering more ways to be generous. I have been grateful to find generosity in people’s willingness to be helpful and caring.
Just last week, when I was preparing my cards to be mailed, I was applying the postage stamps and I discovered a new bio on the backing paper. The stamps were the commemorative Mother Teresa edition.
We all know of her compassion toward the poor and her deeply felt sympathy toward pain and suffering. As her faith grew, the scope of her mission spread and strengthened.
Ultimately her courage, conviction, and devotion to Christ’s teachings were recognized globally in her special address to the United Nations. Then she was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for her overall humanitarian efforts.
Finally, she was awarded by our Federal Government, honorary citizenship in the United States. This is the bestowing of a free gift that so few have ever received. This was issued to her with all the benefits it carries, solely for the example of her life.
In this postal bio, the word “generosity” was not used, but that characteristic is so profound in her life’s spirit.
Prayer: Gracious God, continue to guide us to renew and strengthen our efforts to live by faith. Amen.
Carol Morrill
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