Whatever He Says

Song of Solomon 8:6-7 (New International Version) 6 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy [a] unyielding as the grave. [b] It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. [c] 7 Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it [d] would be utterly scorned.

At times, we strive...accomplish...set goals...develop ideals...build lives. We fail...call out...remain...too often, fiercely independent. At other times, we withdraw...become passive...an inert complacency settles...we pass time...dependent on others. You are faithful, God. You formed us, called us by name and know our every thought...as countless as the grains of sand. Your lovingkindness, longsuffering...waits...for our call. We need you, even when we think we don't. We need you, when we look to others to fulfill our needs. We need you, when our busyness erodes our awareness of your presence. As we stand at the brink of another year, we are thankful for the gift of time. Let us seek your abundant life...rich...vibrant...May we celebrate with joy...the time You give us...each day...the moments...savor all you give... Mighty God, Holy Father, Lord: You are our redeemer...You give us beauty for ashes...Your mercies are new every morning...Your grace...all is grace. Each life a tes...