Good morning!
This morning I visited John at hospice. We always have good conversations and today was no different. He asked posed a question and I am passing it on to you.
“Why did God give us this day?”
That is a really healthy question.
First, it recognizes that today is not a random accident, not simply a box on the calendar. We didn’t make today happen. No one pushed the sun up in the east this morning. It is all a gift from God beyond our making.
Second, it recognizes that we are supposed to make something of today. We have choices.
Third, if God gave us this day, it only makes sense that our choices should reflect our gratefulness to God.
A few weeks ago, John was the recipient of what probably seemed at the time to be a small act of kindness.
Except it wasn’t small at all. It was the right act of kindness at just the right time. John is grateful.
So today, I am thinking of John and God, and I am pondering the question, “why did God give me this day?”
And I am thinking of ways that I can express my appreciation to God.
Maybe I can make a difference in someone else’s life.
Why did God give you this day?
Feel free to pass this along.
Every blessing,
Pastor Cindy
Pastor Cindy Hickman
West Des Moines United Methodist Church
720 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
515-279-0826
Like us on Facebook or visit us at wdmumc.org. We worship on Sunday mornings at 8:30 in a traditional way and at 11 in a casual way. You are invited!
This week at WDMUMC:
Our Staff Parish Relations Committee and our Trustees are meeting and both will be looking at how we fill our Building Superintendent Position and our Music Director Position. Prayers for all our leaders as we find and faith our way through this!
Just a reminder: in the last few weeks someone was impersonating me and used emails and texting to try to get funds from the people of our church. Please note: I will never ask for funds or personal information from you through email or texts. Guard your social media in the same way you guard your purse or wallet. Do not fall for scams and do not share personal information. If you have questions about something you received, you can always call the church.
Blessings on this beautiful day!
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