Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Faithfulness Today Shapes Life for Tomorrow

7/3/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

No profound insight, really, something perhaps we can all give a nod to and then move on with our lives. But so many circumstances of late have brought that reality home for me and I suspect for many of us. A strong family connectedness and faith foundation was in place for Tim and Jeff and Christian and Genevieve Heyne when the tragic violence of last month came crashing into their lives and the lives of the Nordella and Mazin families as well. Faith as the foundation of our lives, not a Sunday morning option, but as the true foundation of our hearts can make such a difference when life takes a turn that is unwelcome and painful.

It is a powerful reminder … today is the day to lay or build on that foundation — everyday is.

Not just so that it will be in place in the event of a tragedy but also so that the journey of life becomes what God would want for us, abundant, lush, faith helps us to see and experience all that life brings from focused clearly on all that is sacred and worthy of our time and energies.

We’ve been reminded in so many ways how important it is to express our love to one another, without missing an opportunity. Let us also remember to take time to do the things that enable us to hear God’s “I love you” to us.

Summer is a good time to listen for God’s gentle reassurance — a good time to renew and re-invent those family rituals that help support our faith walk. Summer is a good time to be together, in a slowed pace, to really savor the time we have to get to know each other better and discover with joy the treasures we have in each other. We can share in the goodness of God as we walk in nature, work in the garden, swim and play pray together and gather each week in worship. Summer is a good time to rest, to reflect, to pick up the bible, not just in preparation for a bible study but to taste the goodness of God once again.

As we breathe in the life God’s spirit gives and enjoy the vacations and outdoor time we have, let us be bold in our praise of God for the richness of life, and let us build on our foundations of faith, in prayer and play rest and renewing time together. To God be the glory today and forever more!

In God’s grace,
Pastor Janet

One Response to “Faithfulness Today Shapes Life for Tomorrow”

1. Dick Londgren Says:
   September 26th, 2005 at 8:06 pm

   Finally remembered to take a look at our page. Naturally, the first article was superb! Only kidding–because I wrote it. Now that I’ve seen our site, I’ll keep in mind how to best contribute. When I first logged on, I didn’t recognize the photo setting…then I realized I had Holy Trinity from Ohio. I forgot to add the “to” to ours.