House Cleaning Too

Now in our busy world most of us would be more tempted to throw out the weakened, tattered rug and replace it with a new one. Despite our attempts at conservation and recycling we are a throw away society. We buy pretty packages and when we’re through, that’s it. We are not living responsibly in this precious world of ours.

There was a time when folks took care of their possessions. If a sock got a hole, they darned it. We trash it and get new socks. Are we to busy to take care of our belongings? Is twenty-four hours not as long as it used to be?

Well, I think we are called to recycle and conserve God’s gifts, God’s creations. There is no doubt in my mind that our Master’s greatest creation is man. Jesus fills His teachings with tender love for all humans.

So, take time with people. If a person needs help, give it. If a relationship is broken, fix it. If a friend is weakened by this world, give them strength.

We are God’s most precious resource. If we don’t take care of us extinction is certain. We can not be to busy to conserve the human spirit.

Linda O’Rourke
July 26, 1994

What I Want to Leave My Children

My daughters are 19 and 21, my own mother, 90. When I think about my mother's strengths, the sort of role model she has been for me, I wonder what I am leaving my daughters. Most of all, I hope they see is my faith.


I know they have seen me teach Sunday School, go to Bible studies and get the whole family to church, but what I really want them to see is my faith in action. Does God's kindness and compassion show in my daily interactions? Am I able to take the leap of faith when personal doubts and fears prevent action? Do I treat myself like a "signature of the Divine"?

As I enter a new passage if my life, turning 50, sending my youngest off to college, I vow to answer those questions with enthusiasm. And I am excited about the roads an enthusiastic yes will take me down.


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