a daily cup of cold water for the world

Think of running a long hot race. At the end , you are given a cup of cold water. Clear with a slightly sweet taste, it splashes freshness onto your lips and tongue and your body sponges it up. The water relaxes and refreshes the entire body, nourishing it and giving it vital energy and alertness.

The cool water washes through every bit of your system and you are rested and assured that you can handle any upcoming race.

My prayer for the world today is just like that. It recognizes the cup of cold water given in Christ’s name that soothes the world’s ills, and wipes out prejudice, violence, inequality, cruelty, ignorance and deception.

Mary Baker Eddy's poem "O Gentle Presence" reads in part:

No snare, no fowler, pestilence or pain,
No night drops down upon the troubled breast,
When heaven’s aftersmile earth tear-drops gain
And mother finds her home and heavenly rest.

Flowers continue to bloom. The sky continues to be blue. These are gentle and persistent reminders of the impenetrable glory of God’s kingdom, right here on earth, accessible in even the most remote places.

Each man, woman and child has their home, each one has their heavenly rest. Each one of us is restored daily with fresh promises that we are strong and powerful to run the race that God has set before us.

With peace and confidence washing over us, each one of us has our own Sabbath of renewal and we “can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us.”


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