Daily Office Readings for Thursday of Proper 29: Year 1
Morning, Psalm 131, 132; Evening, Psalm 134 and 135:
Zephaniah 3:1to13; 1 Peter 2:11 to 25; Matthew 20:1 to16
“I do not occupy myself with great matters, or with things that are too hard for me.” (Psalm 131)
The Psalmist really captures my attitude here regarding many worldly interests. Many Americans are now concerned about the sexual identity of others. Not me. I just see everybody as a child of God, and that is enough for me.
We are about to enter a new political season. Too many of us are told what to think about the candidates running for the various offices at every level. These are things too hard for me. I just pray and vote my gut feeling regardless of party.
Over the years I have learned to simplify great matters into easy-to-process units that I can handle. In faith I have only two Commandments, to love God with all that I am, and to love you, all of you. I no longer occupy myself with great matters.
In finance, I keep my needs low, save a little, and give to charities, the Church and those in need. I no longer occupy myself with great matters.
The world occupies itself with great matters. But I focus on giving thanks to God, trying to love everybody, keeping my word, living plain and providing an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. Yes, I have gone back to work. It’s not that I am in need, it is that I am needed.
I still conduct theological studies, participate in health strategies, practice music, and study Freemasonry. These, I seem to be able to handle. “I do not occupy myself with great matters, or with things that are too hard for me.” How about you?
Please keep up your thoughts and prayers and hopes for Ukraine, Russia, Israel and our schools.
As we listen to what the Spirit of God is saying to us, let us live to love and serve, and to teach others to love and serve, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
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