Reflection of the Week - 9th April 2024
Jesus meets Thomas the way he meets all of us—wherever we are when we decide we are ready.
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How alive and uplifted we feel when we take time to see a rainbow
or suddenly catch a glimpse of shimmering water,
or hear the wind whistling through pine trees.
What happens, though, when circumstances beyond our control
stop us from hearing and seeing the beauty around us?
Genesis 9:13 (New International Version)
I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant
between me and the earth.
The word Covenant in our world conjures up words like pledge, promise, contract - all of which are binding and true.
We need to see God's Covenants as promises made
to each one of us and which He will keep no matter what we do.
Whatever situations we are in we need to be joyfully open to His rainbows
so we may see the fulfilling of his Covenant in every part of creation.
Gracious Creator, as we look around and see the incredible things around us,
show us that we always have time to enjoy and bask in this beauty.
You have promised me so much and all I have to do is believe and have faith.
Touch my eyes and open my heart so that I can joyfully give thanks and praise to You.
Amen
My heart is full, Lord, and I cannot always find the words to express the thoughts
that come bubbling up when I think of your promises.
Enable me to see the wonder in all your creation and so find the joy as I
contemplate and rest on your Covenant.
I give you praise and thanks for all that you have given me.
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Jesus meets Thomas the way he meets all of us—wherever we are when we decide we are ready.
It’s nearly 5 years since the introduction of the Working With Childrens Check (WWCC) became a minimum requirement for those with roles of responsibility within the life of the church.
Don’t you wonder sometimes how our covenant Lord who is God – Creator, Master, and Teacher, can and does create from nothing and does not need anything or anyone but is helplessly in love with you?
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