This morning on the radio I heard about a kind of crisis in Miami Beach. Historic homes, (multi-million dollar homes by the way) are being bought up to be torn down and replaced with
"Mc Mansions"....even bigger more multi-million dollar homes! Don't get me wrong...I'm glad for all the construction workers and related businesses (the car dealers to fill the 5 car garages, and other stores needed to fill the 20,000 sq. ft. house, eg.). But it does raise the question:
How much is enough?
Hearing this seemed to stand in such contrast to what we gathered around in worship yesterday, as "prayer" was a common thread and how we are called into a loving, trusting relationship with God as Father, before whom we can bring all our needs, and cares, and thanks. And be whole. What a gift and privilege this is!
Now, back to the Miami story, this coming weekend one of the modern day maladies we will have before us is what's been called "Affluenza". It's a new word, but a very old concept, which our Scripture readings will address...and offer a cure for in fact! Which is really a good thing, because this is something that can infect anyone.
In the meantime, may your week be filled with prayer, as you knock, seek, ask and be open to what God, our gracious Father, desires for you and your life.
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