We don’t seem to hear much good news these days. Our media is full of details about just HOW BAD things are. I don’t know about you, but there are times when all of this pessimism gets me down. I have a sister who copes by (apparently) ignoring it all. I don’t know if she reads, listens to the radio or watches television, but she is as happy as a clam-full of love for everyone and everything. But I don’t believe that escapism or ignorance is the answer. I spoke in a recent sermon of our conundrum of having no choice but to wait for God-wait for God’s will to be done on earth and eventually-wait for God to take each one of us home.
In the meantime, I need to hear some good news-right now. Do you feel the same? I will post some articles (from Real Simple Magazine, Diane, and Oprah) about women and men who have perspectives that may help us realize that good news IS still there-for us and our loved ones. But I would like each of you to come to our next Gathering or post in the “Comments” section of the blog site some good news. This can be something encouraging within your family or set of friends or from a media website or ?
Our world is filled with bad and good-as it always has been. For the entire history of mankind on earth, there have been wars and conflict of many kinds. Every generation has sought better things for their children and in many cases, lived to see their dreams realized. But every generation has felt some pain and I guess that is a good sign…for at least we care not only for ourselves, but for those who come after us. We’ve dealt with life’s tragedies and triumphs in our Gatherings. This Gathering will be a celebration of the beauty present in our world. Please join us for an uplifting of our hearts and minds.
Until then, may God bless you all,
Pam+
Finding Blessings 8-27-11 Agape
