A Reminder

Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us

that though we live in the shadow of death

the shades of mourning

and the specter of desolation

There is life when we

give birth to new ideas

when we plant hope with the expectation of spiritual rain

There is life when we

heal the wounds of misunderstanding and bitterness

when we build a fellowship of faith

when we encourage the old and inspire the young

There is life when we

Laugh out loud

when we proclaim You the Lord of the dancing, swirling universe

There is life when we

embrace new friends and old enemies

when we search for truth

There is life when we

keep praying, no matter what

when we give hope to the poor

There is life when we

speak out against cruelty and injustice

when we love

when we make peace.

Remind us often, Lord

You are the Lord of Life.

ah

1/21/00

revised

2/16/11