Our reason for being

For whatever the reason, I have noticed the news more recently. I hear the reports on how the science on global warming has been watered down by the time it has been presented to the public. I hear how things are much worse than any of us were told. I hear how fighting continues in Iraq and about the violence here at home. I sometimes feel overwhelmed and helpless by it all wondering what we can possibly do to make a difference.

Then I see the people who come to church on Sunday and during the week for classes. I see people getting involved and working for something they believe in by offering their time, their talent and their financial support. I see how their lives are changing. I see how people are more loving in their relationships and more aware of their environment. People see themselves as the way that God gives glory to our world and in turn they see it in those around them. They change. And this change does ripple out and affect others and our world. There are so many other groups doing the same thing and we are changing the face of the planet.

It feels like a slow process and sometimes I wonder if we are making any headway at all. Then I see the reports on how individually we are making a difference in our communities and our world. My vision all along for our ministry has been to create an atmosphere where people can awaken to their splendor. My belief is while we do that, we offer that same experience and belief for others. When we recgonize how life is sacred, we become incapable of doing harmful things to each other and our world. This is how we are going to reduce the stories of war and violence and destruction and send the reporters scrambling for news because there is very little bad news anymore.

Some people say I am unrealistic, that I live in the clouds. Yet, there has to be those of us who believe in the goodness of humanity and the presence of Spirit. We hold the high watch and support each other as we do our own growth and invite others into their spiritual splendor.
Sounds like a good topic for a talk! :)