We returned early yesterday morning from the House of Bishops in the Dominican Republic. We were touched by the people's welcome, kindness and generosity. Even on the plane going there, people greeted one another as family, and some might have been. I worried while we were enroute whether these lovely folks would be allowed back home in the US. We seem to be so cruel these days, rounding up and locking folks up, even US citizens with no criminal record. I received blessing upon blessing while in The DR despite the challenges faced. Some days it is hard to feel blessed. Yet Jesus reminds us that we are blessed, even when we are treated cruelly and misunderstood. The Creator all showers blessings despite our circumstances, our fears and our worries. May we in turn be a blessing to others for we do not know how they silently suffer.
Loving Creator, you blessed us every day
with sun, rain and wind to restore us all
with family and friends to embrace us
and with love despite the trials we face.
Our selfishness results in cruel demonization
we round up the hard-working poor who scare us
we build walls to shut out those seeking freedom
and smile smugly as we burn all our blessings.
Lift us up Lord from our selfish inclinations
bless us with humility and gratitude today
let the burdens we bear be carried with joy
knowing that as we love we will know the blessings. Amen.
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