The popular communion hymn, "I Am the Bread Bread of Life" sings of Jesus raising us up on the last day, but if we look back at our lives, we will see that there have been multiple "raisings" from all levels, the pits, to the slight "indentations." We have learned as did the Psalmist that the Lord is our hope and our trust since the days of our youth. There might have been times when it seemed he was far away, or had totally abandoned us, but then came that moment of resurrection and we came back to life, as it were, better than ever. In our busyness, we might lose track of God's loving care, hence the need for daily, hourly "coming aside" to rest awhile in his presence. We wish we could spend more time, and that desire is a wonderful indication that we've "got it." Perhaps by making a mantra our of the little refrain, "you will raise me up" we can find that nearness and presence that will, indeed, help us to carry on with renewed vigor. We don't have to wait till our retreat or vacation, or a weekend. We can do it now!
Bro. Rene
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