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)