May 25, 2022
Warning - somewhat of a rant follows.
When I said goodbye to the High School Youth this morning, including two seniors, I had no idea the day would take the turn it did. One of the local schools received a report of a possible threat and went into lockdown, ruining senior day and sending parents, friends and loved ones into fear mode. What is it with people?! Is there a love of creating chaos? Fortunately, all turned out fine, but this special day is one the seniors will never get back - or forget.
But then, there are so many things I do not understand about what people do. Mass shootings abound; hateful people are prevalent; folks do not listen to one another or try to understand each other; we humans tend to think we are entitled to getting everything our way (not everyone can be satisfied or lucky all the time). It is exhausting. It is maddening. And nothing seems to be uniting us together.
Well, there is one thing that unites - the family of God. All are welcome. All are “lucky” because all are loved and forgiven and accepted. Nothing can separate us from God. And so today, as I celebrate my 42nd Baptism Birthday, I am reminded - do not give up hope! Do not despair! Do not fear! I am a beloved Child of God, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and marked with the Cross of Christ…..FOREVER! Actually, all of God's family is! Thanks be to God!
Blessings. And prayers.
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