My sister Danelle brought me the book,
have a little faith, a true story, written by Mitch Albom. As I read through this moving, extraordinary story about Albom's childhood rabbi, Albert Lewis; a-later-in-life request; and Pastor Henry Covington, I am profoundly inspired with Rabbi Lewis',
a beautiful faith. My deepest thanks, Danelle.
I have made a resolution to write every day. Perhaps it will not become part of blogging, but I resolve to write. I tend to have epiphanies that strike like lightning bolts, on account of being a slow learner. Some time back I was inspired by Amy Adams' character, Julie, from the movie,
Julie and Julia, loving it when she said, "I've got thoughts! I can write a blog, too."
Except for the past year and a half, I've applied for jobs and have not written much. All aspects of job searching has become an-almost-full-time job: scouring the classifieds, combing through Monster.com and other web sites, writing cover letters, building-RE-building resumes, interviewing, networking, second interviews, informational meetings. Recently, I found the Medina County Workforce Development Center and believe this great resource will get me employed!
So, back to the writing. I began the year writing an elder prayer that I read at the Communion table yesterday, January 1, 2012. I brought my sister Danelle, the faith of Rabbi Lewis, Mitch Albom, many others, a couple quotes, and the scripture John 1:1-14--and felt inexplicably nervous. And not because I'd plagiarized.
Good morning, Light of the World, Father God! Thank you for blessing us and inviting us to this table. We proclaim your glory through this life-giving bread and cup. We remember your son's birth, life, death, and resurrection. And the price of your light made flesh--light that must endure burning
to dispel darkness. We confess and lay down our sins, asking to become Good News--your unconditional words offered through this meal, 'What is there that forgiveness cannot achieve?'
to serve and love in Jesus' name. Amen."
“What is to give light must endure burning.”
―
Viktor E. Frankl
"What is there that forgiveness cannot achieve?"
--Vidura
