Sing praise! Speak of the glory of God! He leads us gently, he opens his hands to enclose ours, he raises us up. Even in the contradictions and conflicts we face, he knows our weakness and upholds us. He guides our perspective and points to what is still miraculous. The lilies still bloom, the bullfrogs serenade. The fireflies host their nightly fireworks display. Parades of saints fill the food baskets and pray comfort to the suffering. Flags still fly and hope for the future of America the Beautiful, led by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ still floats on the summer breeze. Give thanks for life, miraculous life and Father, Son and Spirit who reign over us all. Amen.
