Power and Glory

I spent yesterday in the clutches of the medical profession. This was a necessary, but not necessarily pleasant activity. Thank God all is well!

While my back was turned all sorts of things occurred: successful surgery for a close friend, a military coup in Thailand, the bankruptcy of our daughter"s employer. Robberies, Murders, Stolen and Lost Children, Automobile Accidents, Financial Ups & Downs of local businesses. All these things and many more took place without my supervision, control, or for that matter, my interest. I was focused on me!

I am not upset with my behavior. I think it is appropriate to care for oneself and to be focused on oneself when that is necessary.

What amazes me again is how this world goes on without any of us having any real influence, let alone control of the process. Yesterday I was really just along for the ride. I wonder how many days are really any different?

Truly, Father, yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory.