Dearest Heavenly Father,

   You have created us from the earth beneath our feet and the stars above our heads.

The earth needs no help in turning into quicksand when it sees us crossing over muddy waters, the muck and mud of conforming to the patterns of the world.

   We ask you, father, why would you create an earth of quicksand?

   Deep in the night of our souls, we hear the whisper of You, Our Creator.  “I want freedom of choice for each human being.  Freedom to choose love over hate.  Freedom to choose compassion over indifference.  No puppet on strings can decern right from wrong.  It does not have the Freedom of choice.”

   May we covet your wish to choose what is right, dear Father. You have given us the Light of Life, Your son, Jesus Christ.  Help us to follow in His thoughts and ways.  When the world tempts us into darkness, we will have the hope, faith and trust to follow in His ways and thoughts.  You will harden the muddy waters beneath our feet.  Our feet will have a firm place to stand.

   These three remain:  faith, hope and love…  And the greatest of these is love.”

 Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice…

By Carolyn Cardamis, July 12, 2023