Thursday, May 22, 2003
Thursday, May 22, 2003
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are
doing.
Old habits die hard. When you've been watching out for someone for so long, it's hard to let go.
Most parents know, however, that their job is not done until they do let go. Still the caring parent
is there, giving encouragement, support, and sometimes a helping hand.
(1 Thessalonians 5.11
NRSV)
I read once about a woman, housebound with two small children, who was urged by her
husband to join him at a company dinner party. She spent time at the library catching up on
current events and the latest books. At the dinner, she found herself next to a distinguished
guest whom she charmed with her repartee. She was doing very well indeed, when she
suddenly noticed that everyone at the table was silently staring at her. Why, she wondered, and
then realized that she was cutting the meat on her dinner partner's plate into small pieces.
Dear God, help me to be an encouragement to your children today. Amen.
