Thank you Christine for the wonderful poem/prayer. I will likely use it this week in my church newsletter, with attribution of course. I have been inspired often by scenes of things miraculously growing through cracks. It also reminds me of a book from long ago, by Shane Claiborne I think, of the possibility and hope of dandelions and other flowers growing up through cracked asphalt. Truly, where the light gets in. However, I also believe that there are times that it is absolutely appropriate to turn off the television news. I have counseled many who get addicted to the TV/internet news and it affects their mental and even physical health. So we have to find that balance. I have often said that our goal is to stay close to the cracks, to know and even feel, the pain of others. But then, through prayer and meditation, to put those burdens on Jesus’ shoulders. I don’t think we are strong enough to carry them, but He is. Thank you for this inspiration. God bless, Coe
I agree Coe. I think limiting what we watch, and fact checking what we are concerned about are important. If we watch too much news our brains shut down and we withdraw rather than engaging
Beautiful Christine! Thank you for this thoughtful and poignant offering
Your welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Christine for the wonderful poem/prayer. I will likely use it this week in my church newsletter, with attribution of course. I have been inspired often by scenes of things miraculously growing through cracks. It also reminds me of a book from long ago, by Shane Claiborne I think, of the possibility and hope of dandelions and other flowers growing up through cracked asphalt. Truly, where the light gets in. However, I also believe that there are times that it is absolutely appropriate to turn off the television news. I have counseled many who get addicted to the TV/internet news and it affects their mental and even physical health. So we have to find that balance. I have often said that our goal is to stay close to the cracks, to know and even feel, the pain of others. But then, through prayer and meditation, to put those burdens on Jesus’ shoulders. I don’t think we are strong enough to carry them, but He is. Thank you for this inspiration. God bless, Coe
I agree Coe. I think limiting what we watch, and fact checking what we are concerned about are important. If we watch too much news our brains shut down and we withdraw rather than engaging