August 25, 2022

Yesterday was the first day of school for much of Charlottesville. Last Sunday during our children’s sermon, the homilist talked about how we might feel nervous going into a new classroom for the first time. A little girl at the very end of the altar rail crowded with kids shot her hand straight up. She exclaimed “That’s how I feel!!”

Who doesn’t feel nervous when entering into new territory? That’s how I feel. That’s why I love this verse. “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8)

“Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help; that in all ourworks begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting
life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (For Guidance – BCP)