I can do this all day!

Psalm 1 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

Happy are those
who do not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path that sinners tread
or sit in the seat of scoffers,
but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law they meditate day and night.
They are like trees
planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season,
and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.


The wicked are not so
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous,
for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.

Reflection

How often do you keep track of how and where you spend your time? If you are retired, you probably delight in the fact that you don't have to. ("Every day is a Saturday.") Or, perhaps you have found yourself exceedingly busy, and this Labor Day weekend comes as a delight. Certainly times of rest and rejuvenation can be holy and sanctifying times of Sabbath. They can be refreshing if God time is involved. Take time to pray, read, and reflect upon the Word. Meditate about how God is speaking to you now. Plan and prepare for how you can make a difference for those who rarely get enough time off and struggle to make ends meet.

Consider also how vital it is to care and to do our part. The image of a tree by water in our age must call to mind that we all have our part to end this climate crisis that we all have created. Water is such a critical resource and we are seeing how important it is to drawdown our carbon footprint.  Urge your leaders (and anyone that will listen), that the time to act is now. Taking care of Creation is something that all of us can do and every little bit counts. For this we say: "I can do this all day!"

Dear God, give us strength to follow you and give loving care for all the beauty around us that we rest in and enjoy! In the Name of Christ, Amen!