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| ps from ps Last week, I mentioned that we are qualified!! As baptized children of God, we are qualified to go into the world and bless the Kingdom of God with love and grace. But let’s not skip the graduation speech! I remember my son Drew being asked to give the graduation speech at University of Akron for his class. A huge task for sure. I was amazed at the profound things he shared and challenged his classmates with. But what if Jesus gave the speech? Maybe it might sound something like this? “Little children, I’m so delighted to be here with you today. As I look out at your bright and eager faces, I am reminded of the words of the Prophet, which say, ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’Today, you stand on the precipice of a new chapter in your lives. You have worked hard, you have studied, and you have grown. You have learned the value of knowledge, the importance of community, and the power of faith. As you go forth into the world, remember also these powerful words from the Torah: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’In your journey, you will encounter many challenges. You will face adversity, you will face doubt, and you will face fear. But remember, my dear ones, you are not alone. As the Psalmist says, ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?’Congratulations, graduates. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you, and may the Lord lift up his favor upon you and give you peace. Amen.”Cue the hats being tossed in the air! Jesus might say these things or many more to us today as we graduate ourselves into this Wednesday. But I think that sensing hope, activating love, seeing God’s light and sharing blessings are pretty good places for us to start today. . Lord, thanks for reminding us of Scripture as we graduate into today. AmenStill in One Peace, ps |
May 28, 2025
