This is the 200th slice of bread that has been cut to offer a small source of nourishment to start the day. As we move into this beautiful month of June with all kinds of beautiful flowers, deep green grass and leaves surrounding us, we see signs of God's fidelity, his care in providing these extras to lift our spirits and of his almost grandparent-like indulgence in us. Matthew shows us a picture of our generous and loving God as he succinctly describes the ministry of Jesus: "He went around all of Galilee teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people." (Mt 4:23). How consoling to know that we too, the often hopeless, frightened and needy folks we are, have such a God on our side, who is there not only to pick us up when we fall or succumb to occasional doldrums, but also has a lolipop to hand us and encourage us to continue moving on. "I will strengthen, you and help you" he tell us (Is 41: 10b). Knowing we are children of such tender love may we "dance as though no one is watching us, love as though we have never been hurt before, sing as though no one can hear us, and live as though heaven is on earth." (Souza). No, God never quits on us, rather, always rejoices in us.
Bro. Rene
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