My lament…..
I do not wish to relive every sad moment of 9/11 for the next 48 hours…… it is a trauma that remains emblazoned in the memories of many. And with events of the world today, it is an all too familiar reminder of humankind’s tendency to act inhumanely toward one another, a part of the human condition that reflects our world’s brokenness and disregard for God and his desire to redeem all things. And some days it seems the world has learned nothing from the horror of that week and all that has transpired since.
So I will avoid all “news” sources and retreat into a favorite childhood indulgence, a brief visit to “Mayberry”. If one can tolerate the “miracle faith water” Peter Popoff ads selling prosperity gospel and all the other idiotic alternate world promises of a perfect life.
It makes me miss Bill’s Tableau system for recording old childhood favorite TV shows of ours without the ads from ME TV. We’d have morning coffee and devotional time with David Jeremiah on the One Place app, then a bit of morning entertainment in a simpler version of life when childhood meant innocence and happy endings as we watched westerns or family shows.
And when my child’s-heart longing for rose-colored happier times has been satiated, I’ll put on my big girl glasses and return to my world today carrying with me the knowledge that Christ is with me and because he lives, I don’t have to wait for some happier and better “tomorrow.” but I can face whatever challenges and opportunities today holds.
Lord, I’m about to leave my house now…… armed and equipped with prayer! Go before me, guard behind me, and direct my steps and words. Amen!