August 22, 2022

Poet Ogden Nash once said, “Every New Year is the direct descendent, isn’t it, of a long line of proven criminals?”  Funny. True.

Sometimes it does feel like things just don’t change. And on the one hand that’s true. Sin is sin and humans are humans. And as we age, we learn we do not have the internal power to effect lasting change.

But, on the other hand, the world is filled with possibilities! That’s because God is God and He is hard at work in your life. Here is the best summary of life that I know: “Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” (Matthew 10:27)

“Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Proper 17 – BCP)