Reflections 12th September 2010

On Monday I had a couple of conversations with people who voiced concern about the plight of those caught up in wars and natural disasters. There was also criticism of the “moral laxity’ of wealthier countries who seem to have neglected the plight of less fortunate nations. My answer to them and to you all is this… In the end we really only have power to change one life, and that is our own. The problems of the world may seem too difficult for a lone voice to resolve but, if we all work on getting our own hearts prepared, our own lives in order and relationships (with God and our neighbors) set right we become a beacon of hope in our families and our communities. Our lives and actions point to Christ and prepare the way for Him to enter other hearts.
Each of us has a God given purpose. Sometimes it is fear of failure that freezes us in our tracks, on other occasions we fail to act because we feel that our lone voice, our single actions, won’t make a difference but, as I said last Sunday, poet Edward Everett Hale put the reality like this:

I am only one,

But still I am one.

I cannot do everything,

But still I can do something;

And because I cannot do everything

I will not refuse to do the something I can do.

You all have a reason for “being”! If you are new to worship at St Paul’s, if you are visiting with us this week, or returning after an absence, Welcome. We pray that you might find refreshment for your journey in our midst.
Blessings
Rev Shan