08-31-21

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHING
August 31, 2021
Scripture: Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Thought for the Day: These are rather well known words from scripture and are quoted in all kinds of circumstances. Yesterday, these words came to mind, but in a way that I had never thought of previously. Monday is my day off, and I had things to do. Nothing big or dramatic at all, but there was a list: I had to buy some line for my weed eater before I could do the lawn which now looks pretty good. I spent almost an hour weeding a garden area in the backyard. The toilet seat in the guest bathroom needed to be changed out. There was laundry to do, and some more items went into the pile for Goodwill. There were a few other things, but nothing to make the front page of the paper. As I sat down to write this, it made me realize how even somewhat unrelated items on a to-do list can come together for good. Maybe it’s a stretch to connect it to what Paul was describing, especially since he was pointing this good to God’s love and purpose. At the same time, I have been trying to view what I do each day, big and small, as fitting into the work of the Jesus-life. I even include some of the most mundane, which came to mind as I felt the heat of the sun on me as I dug those weeds. It felt good, renewing and might I even say, “Purposeful.” Too often in life, we think to ourselves, “I’ve got to get the busywork done so I can get on to what is important.” Maybe some of the busywork is important as well.

Prayer: Lord of Creation, help me to see my life, and all that is within it, as part of the good that can be done on this earth. Amen.

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