Wednesday Meditation

Slow and steady wins the race. Those old words have new meaning in our present moment. We face at least three historic contests: a political race, a public health race, and an economic race. And we must run all three at once. Therefore, we are wired by circumstances to feel like we need to run. But as the old saying reminds us, running is not always the best way to cross the finish line. The Spirit works slowly most often, not in a cosmic snap of the fingers. Change is process, not magic. Being steady, staying in balance, having a sense of direction and equilibrium: those calm and centered responses are the way to run a marathon, not a sprint. Their slow and steady pace make the changes peaceful as well as permanent. – Steven Charleston

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." – African Proverb (in the airport in Johanesburg, SA)

Steady, balance, sense of direction (Mission!) – slow & steady - go together.

Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.