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| ps from ps Did you get a look at the Northern Lights last week? Did you make the time? And if you spent time doing that, did you take your phone and look through that lens? And if you tried to take a picture through that lens, did you remember to use the “long exposure” setting to get a better picture? Making the time. Remembering the lens. Taking long exposure. I’m talking about trying the see the Northern Lights. And I’m also not just talking about trying to see the Northern Lights. Those three components were crucial last week for viewing a specular offering from God’s creation. But those three components will also be crucial as we live into lives of faith and discipleship. Making the time – Are we giving ourselves some time and space to experience, dwell in, and realize God’s love for us? Are we setting our intentions on a daily basis to stop, change directions, turn around and pause to notice God’s love, grace and healing for us? Remembering the lens – Once we Make the Time and sense that presence of God, do we allow ourselves to use that as a lens for living? Do we look through that lens of justice for all, grace for everyone, forgiveness for our sinful self and hope for a future filled with it? Can we use that lens to deal with our family, friends and neighbor in. a faith-filled way? Taking Long Exposure – Will we slow down longer and let God’s love wash over us and change us? Can we create space in our days to just be with God, even for a few minutes to read these devotions (good job!) or dive into Scripture or walk in creation? Can we lengthen an hour in church community on Saturday or Sunday into time for service and sharing during the week? Spectacular things happen in God’s creation often. Sometimes they are in the northern skies at night. And sometimes, they happen more often when we make the time, remember the lens and take longer exposure. Lord, thanks for spectacular things. Amen Still in One Peace, ps |
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