Good Morning, God,
Lord who takes pleasure in our pleasures when they provide good, clean fun and enjoyment, we ask for your presence for our Strassenfest weekend. We ask for safety. We ask for pleasant weather. We ask for neighborliness. We ask for joy.
Lord, we wonder sometimes what your blessed once did for fun. We know Jesus attended a wedding, although he performed his first miracle there, so his attendance was also work. We know that Jesus attended dinner parties, but he had to work there, also, settling hurt feelings. We know that Jesus went camping and boating, but crowds followed him so much that he really had to search for lonely places so he could pray seriously to be recharged. We also know Jesus enjoyed walking and talking with friends, but his conversations seem to always leave us with something serious to ponder.
Lord, may we consider what Jesus did for enjoyment as we walk around Strassenfest these next few days.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130729
A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, July 29th
Good Morning, God,
Gracious God, we pray this day for the people behind the headlines in Indianapolis. Lord, some of your followers were killed and injured when their church bus rolled over after its brakes failed. There were 40 people, mostly children and teenagers, in the 40-passenger bus returning from a fun week-long church camp in Michigan.
Lord, the inevitable questions will come: was it the driver's fault? Was it the bus' fault? (They think it was the brakes), but the question will also be as to why you would let this happen to those who love you. Why would a caring God allow this, and if you do allow this, then what's the use in believing anyway? Bad things will happen anyway. Why waste time with faith and belief in God, then?
Lord, it is a mystery about you that bad things do happen to good people. It is a mystery why your word says, "The rain falls on both the just and the unjust."
You are a mystery, loving God. Please help us solve the mystery. Until then, help us to know and love you, anyway.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
Gracious God, we pray this day for the people behind the headlines in Indianapolis. Lord, some of your followers were killed and injured when their church bus rolled over after its brakes failed. There were 40 people, mostly children and teenagers, in the 40-passenger bus returning from a fun week-long church camp in Michigan.
Lord, the inevitable questions will come: was it the driver's fault? Was it the bus' fault? (They think it was the brakes), but the question will also be as to why you would let this happen to those who love you. Why would a caring God allow this, and if you do allow this, then what's the use in believing anyway? Bad things will happen anyway. Why waste time with faith and belief in God, then?
Lord, it is a mystery about you that bad things do happen to good people. It is a mystery why your word says, "The rain falls on both the just and the unjust."
You are a mystery, loving God. Please help us solve the mystery. Until then, help us to know and love you, anyway.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130726
A Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, July 26th
Good Morning, God,
Heavenly Father, who causes the sun to rise and usher in a new day, we are thankful for each day that we can arise with it. We thank you that even when a new day comes with a routine, there is the promise of a few differences-different customers, different traffic, different orders, different balances, even different out-of-balances to be fixed!
We appreciate that you made us with differences and with minds and hearts to appreciate the differences. As we hear and see headlines each day, we wonder what is behind each one. The names will be different, the actions and reactions will vary, the results will be unique to the situation. "Variety" is the spice to our lives, we say.
Generous God, may we experience joy in living today. May we appreciate the differences from yesterday and expect to make tomorrow different from today. Thank you, God, for both sameness and variety.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Heavenly Father, who causes the sun to rise and usher in a new day, we are thankful for each day that we can arise with it. We thank you that even when a new day comes with a routine, there is the promise of a few differences-different customers, different traffic, different orders, different balances, even different out-of-balances to be fixed!
We appreciate that you made us with differences and with minds and hearts to appreciate the differences. As we hear and see headlines each day, we wonder what is behind each one. The names will be different, the actions and reactions will vary, the results will be unique to the situation. "Variety" is the spice to our lives, we say.
Generous God, may we experience joy in living today. May we appreciate the differences from yesterday and expect to make tomorrow different from today. Thank you, God, for both sameness and variety.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
20130724
A Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, July 24th
Good Morning, God,
The headlines are about how people working together were able to push a commuter rail car away from a woman who had fallen between the platform and the railcar. The train car weighed only a mere 32 tons.
A commentator made the observation that the staff and bystanders took immediate action to push on the side of the car, while some others lifted the woman up. The woman was unhurt. The train left the station only 8 min. later. The passengers had a story to tell and a good feeling to go with them. And, life returned to normal.
Lord, we are so much stronger when we push together on a project. We are so much stronger when we can get on with our daily lives after an "experience"; even a harrowing experience. We are so much stronger when we can accept situations as they are, solve the problem, and go on, without analysis, without delay, and without looking for someone to blame other than to say, "That's life, isn't it, Lord!"
In Jesus' name, Amen.
The headlines are about how people working together were able to push a commuter rail car away from a woman who had fallen between the platform and the railcar. The train car weighed only a mere 32 tons.
A commentator made the observation that the staff and bystanders took immediate action to push on the side of the car, while some others lifted the woman up. The woman was unhurt. The train left the station only 8 min. later. The passengers had a story to tell and a good feeling to go with them. And, life returned to normal.
Lord, we are so much stronger when we push together on a project. We are so much stronger when we can get on with our daily lives after an "experience"; even a harrowing experience. We are so much stronger when we can accept situations as they are, solve the problem, and go on, without analysis, without delay, and without looking for someone to blame other than to say, "That's life, isn't it, Lord!"
In Jesus' name, Amen.
20130722
A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, July 22nd
Good Morning, God,
Lord, the situation is still in the headlines - the Martin and Zimmerman case. We begin another week with the discussion of justice for people of color - particularly - and whether or not justice was done. In this case, in theory at least, justice WAS done: There was an arrest, a trial, a deliberation, a verdict - the American Way.
But this hasn't been the end of is, Lord. Because you created the variety of people you did, we all look differently, think differently, and act differently. Different ways of living are unique to each person.
The trouble is, Lord, we have used the differences you created against each other. We have used the differences to oppress each other, and not just whites against blacks but people of the same color, the same family, the same religion, the same everything, always find some way to trouble, even oppress, the other.
As we begin this week, may we be thankful for our differences and realize who each person is and what they bring to this wonderful life you have created.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Lord, the situation is still in the headlines - the Martin and Zimmerman case. We begin another week with the discussion of justice for people of color - particularly - and whether or not justice was done. In this case, in theory at least, justice WAS done: There was an arrest, a trial, a deliberation, a verdict - the American Way.
But this hasn't been the end of is, Lord. Because you created the variety of people you did, we all look differently, think differently, and act differently. Different ways of living are unique to each person.
The trouble is, Lord, we have used the differences you created against each other. We have used the differences to oppress each other, and not just whites against blacks but people of the same color, the same family, the same religion, the same everything, always find some way to trouble, even oppress, the other.
As we begin this week, may we be thankful for our differences and realize who each person is and what they bring to this wonderful life you have created.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
20130719
A Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, July 19th
Good Morning, God,
We give you thanks today for our week at the fair. We thank you for the opportunities to display our talents, to have our skills evaluated, to see our efforts appreciated, and to carry on a healthy, positive tradition.
Lord, participation in the fair, especially from a young age, develops in a young boy or girl, "stick-to-itiveness," pride, joy, healthy competition, grace in winning and grace in losing.
We give thanks that young people are still learning how to raise animals to be healthy, happy, productive specimens. Coincidentally, these efforts also lead to the maximum amount that the animals bring at a sale.
We give thanks that the fair is a "family affair." We give thanks for the parents who get up early to awaken their child to do the chores necessary. We are grateful for the trust and care-taking that is required for "animal-sitting" at night, all night.
We give thanks for the food contests, the sewing projects, the mid-way fun, and the shows.
Thank you, God, for a bit of Americana called the Dubois County 4-H Fair!
In Jesus' name, Amen.
We give you thanks today for our week at the fair. We thank you for the opportunities to display our talents, to have our skills evaluated, to see our efforts appreciated, and to carry on a healthy, positive tradition.
Lord, participation in the fair, especially from a young age, develops in a young boy or girl, "stick-to-itiveness," pride, joy, healthy competition, grace in winning and grace in losing.
We give thanks that young people are still learning how to raise animals to be healthy, happy, productive specimens. Coincidentally, these efforts also lead to the maximum amount that the animals bring at a sale.
We give thanks that the fair is a "family affair." We give thanks for the parents who get up early to awaken their child to do the chores necessary. We are grateful for the trust and care-taking that is required for "animal-sitting" at night, all night.
We give thanks for the food contests, the sewing projects, the mid-way fun, and the shows.
Thank you, God, for a bit of Americana called the Dubois County 4-H Fair!
In Jesus' name, Amen.
20130717
A Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, July 17th
Good Morning, God,
Perhaps we should have prayed this on Monday when we prayed the prayer of thanksgiving for the newness in downtown Jasper. Perhaps we should go ahead and pray for the 4-H fair today: It's success, its fun, its safety. But today we need to pray for peace - personally, locally, nationally, racially and neighborly.
Lord, you have endowed all of us with hearts and heads and hands that consider issues, that form opinions, that can make decisions. You have also given us the ability for grace - grace to not unduly celebrate victories and grace to not resent perceived losses. Lord, both kinds of us need a bunch of your grace today and tomorrow and further to accept the verdict of the court of law in the Martin and Zimmerman case. Lord, the verdict was rendered. We have agreed to the process through our privilege as citizens.
Lord, please give us good wisdom. Lord, please cause the Media to tone down the voices, to make the headlines smaller, to quit the sensationalism. Lord, may the Media encourage the acceptance of what was decided, rather than fanning the flames of disagreement and discontent.
Please give us a special measure of your grace.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Perhaps we should have prayed this on Monday when we prayed the prayer of thanksgiving for the newness in downtown Jasper. Perhaps we should go ahead and pray for the 4-H fair today: It's success, its fun, its safety. But today we need to pray for peace - personally, locally, nationally, racially and neighborly.
Lord, you have endowed all of us with hearts and heads and hands that consider issues, that form opinions, that can make decisions. You have also given us the ability for grace - grace to not unduly celebrate victories and grace to not resent perceived losses. Lord, both kinds of us need a bunch of your grace today and tomorrow and further to accept the verdict of the court of law in the Martin and Zimmerman case. Lord, the verdict was rendered. We have agreed to the process through our privilege as citizens.
Lord, please give us good wisdom. Lord, please cause the Media to tone down the voices, to make the headlines smaller, to quit the sensationalism. Lord, may the Media encourage the acceptance of what was decided, rather than fanning the flames of disagreement and discontent.
Please give us a special measure of your grace.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
20130715
A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, July 15th
Good Morning, God,
On Saturday the latest investment for the future in something from the past was dedicated. The pedestrian walkway from the train depot to Third Avenue entitled the "German American Boulevard" was officially named and opened. The Redevelop Old Jasper Action oalition has done another fine job of reminding us of the past with something useful for the future. The walkway provides a smooth, level, safe way to get from one point to another--useful.
We thank you, Lord, for the ability to be reminded of what has been yesterday with something that can be used today and tomorrow. We thank you for reminders that fill in the blanks on the timeline of history, for it is important to build on what has been, and we need to be reminded of the past so that we do not repeat mistakes or do not waste time trying to reinvent the wheel.
We are also grateful, Lord, that while your love for us is fresh each day, we have a history with you. It keeps us in your loving care for the future. Thank you for the past, the present, and the future, Eternal God.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
On Saturday the latest investment for the future in something from the past was dedicated. The pedestrian walkway from the train depot to Third Avenue entitled the "German American Boulevard" was officially named and opened. The Redevelop Old Jasper Action oalition has done another fine job of reminding us of the past with something useful for the future. The walkway provides a smooth, level, safe way to get from one point to another--useful.
We thank you, Lord, for the ability to be reminded of what has been yesterday with something that can be used today and tomorrow. We thank you for reminders that fill in the blanks on the timeline of history, for it is important to build on what has been, and we need to be reminded of the past so that we do not repeat mistakes or do not waste time trying to reinvent the wheel.
We are also grateful, Lord, that while your love for us is fresh each day, we have a history with you. It keeps us in your loving care for the future. Thank you for the past, the present, and the future, Eternal God.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130712
A Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, July 12th
Good Morning, God,
The headlines were about a fisherman in Alaska catching a 40 pound "shortraker fish." The fisherman had a long line out, as he caught the fish at a depth of 900 feet; that's shallow, since shortrakers usually live at depths of more than 2500 feet! This is amazing, Lord! Even more so, it is thought that this fish is about 200 years old.
Lord, your nature is absolutely incredible! From fish and other marine life at the bottom of the seas to the moon and the stars, galaxies and black holes, O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your creation, no matter where we are!
Help us to appreciate all of your creation and honor it by caring for it. May we keep our little part of it clean. May we not so much seek to genetically modify the natural order of things merely for economic benefit. And, Lord, as much as it depends on us, may we always respect life-from the tiniest zygot to the oldest person; from the most moral person to the worst criminal-may we always honor your creations.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
The headlines were about a fisherman in Alaska catching a 40 pound "shortraker fish." The fisherman had a long line out, as he caught the fish at a depth of 900 feet; that's shallow, since shortrakers usually live at depths of more than 2500 feet! This is amazing, Lord! Even more so, it is thought that this fish is about 200 years old.
Lord, your nature is absolutely incredible! From fish and other marine life at the bottom of the seas to the moon and the stars, galaxies and black holes, O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your creation, no matter where we are!
Help us to appreciate all of your creation and honor it by caring for it. May we keep our little part of it clean. May we not so much seek to genetically modify the natural order of things merely for economic benefit. And, Lord, as much as it depends on us, may we always respect life-from the tiniest zygot to the oldest person; from the most moral person to the worst criminal-may we always honor your creations.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130710
A Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, July 10th
Good Morning, God,
We lift up today the life of Nelson Mandela in our headline prayers. At one time Mr. Mandela was a prisoner in a maximum security prison for 18 years. Of late Mr. Mandela has been in the prison of an old, failing body. Many around the world have kept vigil on his last days.
Mr. Mandela has had a cause, Gracious God. He has had the cause that apartheid and its injustices are wrong. He has had the cause that rule over the African natives by a minority white government wasn't just.
White children, who grew up ignorant of the situation of black children, were rudely awakened when the Soweto riots happened in 1976. Hundreds of people were killed; children were shot and killed.
But the log-jam became broken with the efforts of Mr. Mandela and others, and in April of 1994, whites and blacks alike voted for the first time in an election determining justice for all.
Thank you, God, for Mr. Nelson Mandela.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
We lift up today the life of Nelson Mandela in our headline prayers. At one time Mr. Mandela was a prisoner in a maximum security prison for 18 years. Of late Mr. Mandela has been in the prison of an old, failing body. Many around the world have kept vigil on his last days.
Mr. Mandela has had a cause, Gracious God. He has had the cause that apartheid and its injustices are wrong. He has had the cause that rule over the African natives by a minority white government wasn't just.
White children, who grew up ignorant of the situation of black children, were rudely awakened when the Soweto riots happened in 1976. Hundreds of people were killed; children were shot and killed.
But the log-jam became broken with the efforts of Mr. Mandela and others, and in April of 1994, whites and blacks alike voted for the first time in an election determining justice for all.
Thank you, God, for Mr. Nelson Mandela.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130708
A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, July 8th
Good Morning, God,
Oh, Lord, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive! These words come from us Sir Walter Scott in 1808, but could come with this morning's headlines or any mornings headlines!
Lord, who cautions in your Good Book to "always let your yes be yes and your no be no," you must be hoping we also remember your word that "we reap what we sow"… And we are.
The biggest, latest deception and exposé, Lord, is the case of Edward Snowden, a worker who had access to very secret information the United States Government was gathering, and made it "un--secret" by telling the news media what was going on. At first, it was about the government spying on us, it's citizenry; then it was that the government is spying on other governments (what else is new!); now it is about how with Edward Snowden on the lam and his hiding and attempts to leave, are deterring and delaying other important people.
Lord, will there ever come a day when all truth will be known about everything?
Oh! Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
In Jesus's name, Amen.
Oh, Lord, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive! These words come from us Sir Walter Scott in 1808, but could come with this morning's headlines or any mornings headlines!
Lord, who cautions in your Good Book to "always let your yes be yes and your no be no," you must be hoping we also remember your word that "we reap what we sow"… And we are.
The biggest, latest deception and exposé, Lord, is the case of Edward Snowden, a worker who had access to very secret information the United States Government was gathering, and made it "un--secret" by telling the news media what was going on. At first, it was about the government spying on us, it's citizenry; then it was that the government is spying on other governments (what else is new!); now it is about how with Edward Snowden on the lam and his hiding and attempts to leave, are deterring and delaying other important people.
Lord, will there ever come a day when all truth will be known about everything?
Oh! Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130705
A Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, July 5th
Good Morning, God,
We pray this day for the people in Egypt behind the headlines. We pray for justice for former President Morsey. We pray for justice when dealing with the leaders involved with the Muslim Brotherhood. We pray for the Interim President Adly Mansour. We pray for the military, its leaders and for there wisdom. Most importantly, we lift up the people of Egypt who face an uncertain future in their country. They have questions, Lord: Who will lead; howwill he be elected; how will he govern; how will it affect us?
Unlike we in the United States who always have an orderly, predictable transfer of power and leadership, where the military could never take over the government and drive a duly-elected president from power, and whose lives are not dependent upon whom is in power or not… The people of Egypt need your guidance and your protection, Gracious God.
Please be there for them.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
We pray this day for the people in Egypt behind the headlines. We pray for justice for former President Morsey. We pray for justice when dealing with the leaders involved with the Muslim Brotherhood. We pray for the Interim President Adly Mansour. We pray for the military, its leaders and for there wisdom. Most importantly, we lift up the people of Egypt who face an uncertain future in their country. They have questions, Lord: Who will lead; howwill he be elected; how will he govern; how will it affect us?
Unlike we in the United States who always have an orderly, predictable transfer of power and leadership, where the military could never take over the government and drive a duly-elected president from power, and whose lives are not dependent upon whom is in power or not… The people of Egypt need your guidance and your protection, Gracious God.
Please be there for them.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130703
Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, July 3rd
Good Morning, God,
The fireworks have begun, loving God. We have begun lighting up our skies with sparklers, kabooms, pops, and great bursts of light. We are remembering the "bombs bursting in air that gave proof through the night that our flag was still there."… And it was.
Lord God, as we begin our Independence Day celebrations, may we truly remember the thoughts behind our independence and what it takes to maintain it. May we remember that it took minds that knew you and hearts that loved you. May we remember that it took lives that sacrificed limbs and life in the battles to pay for the rights of freedom.
Most of all, may we remember that it is you, Creator God, that allows us to be governed in the way and by whom we are governed. You have allowed the authority, you place the authority, that guides and protects and challenges us.
May we be ever mindful of the cost of our independence, and the necessity of being dependent upon your grace to sustain us and our country, Almighty God.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
The fireworks have begun, loving God. We have begun lighting up our skies with sparklers, kabooms, pops, and great bursts of light. We are remembering the "bombs bursting in air that gave proof through the night that our flag was still there."… And it was.
Lord God, as we begin our Independence Day celebrations, may we truly remember the thoughts behind our independence and what it takes to maintain it. May we remember that it took minds that knew you and hearts that loved you. May we remember that it took lives that sacrificed limbs and life in the battles to pay for the rights of freedom.
Most of all, may we remember that it is you, Creator God, that allows us to be governed in the way and by whom we are governed. You have allowed the authority, you place the authority, that guides and protects and challenges us.
May we be ever mindful of the cost of our independence, and the necessity of being dependent upon your grace to sustain us and our country, Almighty God.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
20130701
A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, July 1st
Good Morning, God,
The headlines are about a young man who has kept on going despite losing the use of his legs. His desire to still go hunting with his dad and brothers-and their desire to see that he could-has sustained him and been as good a mental, physical and spiritual therapy as anyway could be.
Lord, you have given us the gift of hope to use in all kinds of circumstances: when we have physical problems; when we are just tired of the way things are going; when we are unpleasantly surprised; when we wonder if there is anywhere and/or anyone to whom we can turn.
And, you give us hope when we feel like the least, most lost, and the loneliest of persons. You have given us the faith to hope in you through the power of your Holy Spirit and the love of your son, Jesus. And, you give us hope through the love of others and our impetus to survive. Thank you, God for the gift of hope and what it impels us to be and do.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
The headlines are about a young man who has kept on going despite losing the use of his legs. His desire to still go hunting with his dad and brothers-and their desire to see that he could-has sustained him and been as good a mental, physical and spiritual therapy as anyway could be.
Lord, you have given us the gift of hope to use in all kinds of circumstances: when we have physical problems; when we are just tired of the way things are going; when we are unpleasantly surprised; when we wonder if there is anywhere and/or anyone to whom we can turn.
And, you give us hope when we feel like the least, most lost, and the loneliest of persons. You have given us the faith to hope in you through the power of your Holy Spirit and the love of your son, Jesus. And, you give us hope through the love of others and our impetus to survive. Thank you, God for the gift of hope and what it impels us to be and do.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, June 28th
Good Morning, God,
In your Book, you charged humankind with being "fruitful, multiplying, filling the Earth and subduing it." You also charged us to take care of this planet. In many cases, we haven't done such a good job, Lord, and we ask for your forgiveness.
Now the headlines are about President Obama putting forth, quote, "an aggressive new climate change strategy," and using executive actions, rather than congressional approval, to carry it out.
Lord, the principles are admirable. We do need to watch what we do to this planet. We do need to consider as least-polluting industrial efforts as we can. However, Lord, we need to be careful that the efforts don't end up polluting our pocket-books.
We need to consider creating the desire to conserve because of its rewards, not punishments. We need to really consider how we can reduce plastic-drinking water from a faucet; reducing food waste-serving smaller portions in restaurants; and reducing fuel consumption-living, working and shopping closer together.
Inspire us, Lord, and give us wisdom and wherewithal.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
In your Book, you charged humankind with being "fruitful, multiplying, filling the Earth and subduing it." You also charged us to take care of this planet. In many cases, we haven't done such a good job, Lord, and we ask for your forgiveness.
Now the headlines are about President Obama putting forth, quote, "an aggressive new climate change strategy," and using executive actions, rather than congressional approval, to carry it out.
Lord, the principles are admirable. We do need to watch what we do to this planet. We do need to consider as least-polluting industrial efforts as we can. However, Lord, we need to be careful that the efforts don't end up polluting our pocket-books.
We need to consider creating the desire to conserve because of its rewards, not punishments. We need to really consider how we can reduce plastic-drinking water from a faucet; reducing food waste-serving smaller portions in restaurants; and reducing fuel consumption-living, working and shopping closer together.
Inspire us, Lord, and give us wisdom and wherewithal.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
A Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, June 26th
Good Morning, God,
Many eyes were on the headliner on Sunday as Nick walenda walked on a two-inch thick cable across a quarter-mile span 1500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge. "It was unbelievable," he said, "it was everything I wanted it to be. It was extremely emotional; I got to the other end and started crying."
Imagine that, God,-a 34 year old man crying because he was emotional. What a response to so great a challenge-crying. Oh, we may attribute it to the emotional release of all the adrenaline. We may attribute it to him being afraid, shaking in his boots, braving it out until he got to the other side, then being scared enough to break down.
However, Lord, you have given us the gift of understanding the things that can humble us to tears: a great feat; the birth of a child; the love between a man and a woman married for many years; the love of parents for children. Most of all, perhaps we could and should cry because of your great love for us, especially in Jesus Christ. You humble us, Lord.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Many eyes were on the headliner on Sunday as Nick walenda walked on a two-inch thick cable across a quarter-mile span 1500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge. "It was unbelievable," he said, "it was everything I wanted it to be. It was extremely emotional; I got to the other end and started crying."
Imagine that, God,-a 34 year old man crying because he was emotional. What a response to so great a challenge-crying. Oh, we may attribute it to the emotional release of all the adrenaline. We may attribute it to him being afraid, shaking in his boots, braving it out until he got to the other side, then being scared enough to break down.
However, Lord, you have given us the gift of understanding the things that can humble us to tears: a great feat; the birth of a child; the love between a man and a woman married for many years; the love of parents for children. Most of all, perhaps we could and should cry because of your great love for us, especially in Jesus Christ. You humble us, Lord.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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