Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Yesterday was our first full day of "40 Days with the Great Commandment". We're trying to start our days like Jesus would have by reciting the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) and and the part Jesus added: Love Your Neighbor (Leviticus 19:18) when we "lie down and when we rise". I have to admit that this is not a ritual or tradition that is familiar to me. I am, however, eager for the challenge and for the spiritual growth that I hope will come with following Jesus in this practice.
Yesterday was a tough/good day. At Saluda UMC we shared in a beautiful celebration of the life of Agnes Harris. It wasn't just a reflection of the Love of God in Agnes, we all experienced it anew in our time together.
Concurrently, my extended family and I are accompanying my Aunt Charlotte through what appear to be her last few days. She was recently diagnosed with cancer in her lungs and pancreas.
All this is hard work and yet...
I feel a strong sense of the presence of the Holy Spirit in all this.
The newness of our Great Commandment project keeps me conscious of Love God/Love Neighbor which reminds me that this is God's world. All our heart, soul, mind & strength come from this mysterious and present God...and I give thanks!
With All,
Rob

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