August 1, 2020

“Simple Abundance”

Several years ago, I bought a book entitled Simple Abundance: A Day Book of Comfort and Joy. It is a book of short but poignant messages about life and faith and the challenges we all  encounter along the way. As I look back over the last year and the time we’ve shared here at Memorial Presbyterian Church, I see the abundance of blessings that God has bestowed upon this faithful corner of God’s kingdom

Just in the last few months in the midst of a global pandemic, and in the midst of racial tension and violence in our city and throughout the world,  we’ve made improvements to our physical space, while at the same time studied God”s Word via Zoom. We’ve joined in fellowship with other disciples to serve our community; we’ve asked for and received healing for loved ones; we’ve celebrated our graduates; we’ve celebrated the Resurrection and the Lord’s Supper; we’ve engaged our children and youth in conversation via Zoom; we’ve met and planned and worshiped God virtually with passion and power! God has given ear to the concerns of our hearts; we have mourned with one another in sorrow, and we have shared one another’s joys. 

As we move into a new season, and all that attends it, let us be thankful to God for the abundance we have already received. Let us show our gratitude to God by sharing this great abundance with those who suffer lack. Let us open our hearts to the wonder of God”s  abundant grace.