03-26-26

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
March 26, 2026
I am blessed beyond measure! I’m not saying it to sound all religious or because I feel it necessary to exude some gratitude. I feel blessed because yesterday was one of those days in which the blessings refused to remain contained in the blessing bucket. Someone knocked into it, and it spilled forth, drenching me in joy-filled goodness. And I am equally grateful that I found myself in the right frame of mind to notice. In a conversation over lunch yesterday, I pondered all the times that I did not notice the blessings sitting right in front of me. There have been numerous times when I have been so consumed with something vying for my attention that I could not pause, even for a moment, and name the blessing. I want to thank Earl, Steve, Graham, Monica, and so many others who were a source or conduit of blessing, and I’m thankful I saw each one of those gifts. Of course, it is important to remember that the plethora of blessings never eclipses the challenges or pain, but it reminds us how we are not alone and there is life-giving sustenance for even the most difficult parts of our journey.

Give me eyes to see and a spirit made fully available to all the blessings of grace and goodness being poured forth from heaven, along with those who choose to be an instrument of heaven here on Earth. This is my prayer, O Merciful God. Amen.