By Clay Collins, MSG Chaplain
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Ephesians 5:15-16
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord, your God, who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
September has finally come, and so far, it brings with it some good weather! As we look back on the summer, or what was supposed to be summer, some might be thinking that the Lord had forsaken us. Believe me, He hasn’t forsaken us. He does have a plan for us all, but we have to believe in it and do our part.
We need to follow His law and treat our family, neighbors, and even strangers with love and respect. Remember the following:
We came naked, We will go naked. We arrived weak, We will leave weak. We came without money and things, We will leave without money and things. Our first bath? Someone washed us, Our last bath? Someone will wash us.
This is life!! We all need someone in our lives to help us with some things. We can’t do many things by ourselves. We all need help from time to time.
So why so much malice, so much envy, so much hate, so much resentment, and so much selfishness?
Be kind to everyone you come in contact with and do good deeds. Remember, we all have a limited time on planet Earth, don’t waste it in uselessness!
Until the next time, I continue to pray for good health for you and yours, and remember, “Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.”
Don’t forget to thank a Veteran for his/her service in the defense of our country and pray for their safe return to their families!
Benediction: “Gracious Father of us all help us to remember that life is short –live it. Love is rare – grab it. Anger is bad – dump it. Fear is awful – face it. Memories are sweet – cherish them. Amen.”
Thought for the month:
May the luck of the Irish
Lead to happiest heights
And the highway you travel
Be lined with green lights.
An Irish Blessing for Health and Prosperity