Read: Ephesians5:8-14
On the 15th of March 1986, my daughter Carroll was born. Having a
child in our home brought many new discoveries. There were the dangers
that adults never see – steps to fall down, doors to slam shut, and electric
sockets to name just a few. There was a constant need for attention and
teaching. Yes, we saw and experienced things in a new light. Everywhere
we went, we were beaming. Our friends, even strangers, were excited for
us. We loved sharing our story with anyone and everyone we encountered.
But as the days went on, things became routine. We began to take
things for granted and, alas, we were not beaming as we had. There was
nothing any less special about what had happened, but somehow, in the
turmoil of everyday life, we had lost the glimmer and had forgotten the
importance of the gift we had been given. That is not to say that the
love or joy was gone – just that we were not radiating it as we did at first.
Maybe all the days of our lives we should look at the gifts we are given
with an understanding that they are gifts from God. Maybe if we remember
Christ’s sacrifice for us, then we will see the grace that comes to us
each day and allows us to let Christ shine through our words and actions.
Prayer: God, Thank you for all of your wonderful gifts. Amen. ~The Rev. Marty Martin
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