MONTHLY THEME MARCH 2006

Spring Cleaning takes on a new meaning.

Unlike last spring, when the first blossoms were opened on the early bloomers and the streets were active with locals going about their business, spring 2006 brings new challenges to the residents of the Gulf Coast impacted by Katrina. This year brings inspired conviction that things will be cleaned up, and rebuilt. In the face of incredible destruction and sorrow, the early bloomers are opening where left standing. The birds and bugs are busy, and the sound of construction efforts echo through the air almost everywhere.

Some things are still as they were that fateful morning, a twisted wreck of human tragedy. Others have been cleared, and others already restored. The facts are the facts, and the storm can’t be blamed on any government or agency. The way we as individuals and as communities of individuals react to the facts is what matters now. When faced with unprecedented difficulties, how will we handle the pressure?Where can we draw the strength required for us to pick up and carry on?

During this time of rebuilding and rebirth, let us turn to our prayer in a new way. Let us learn the lesson from the “standing nation” and turn our selves to our GOD the very first thing each day. Before you leave your bed, pray that you will follow those teachings and be charitable, compassionate, forgiving, and determined.

Just as the trees turn their leaves to the sun each dawn, let us turn our hearts to Jesus teachings and pray for healing, loving, energy to flow into this world. That we will have the strength and courage to do all we can to serve one another. That we will see past the rubble, and visualize a better place than before. Take that dream and make it your hope, then pray before you leave your bed that each step you take that day will get you one step closer to that reality. That way, you’re really headed toward that reality.

Remember, you will get there only by heading the right direction.

In Jesus Way...Amen drv tekojchoe