And surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:20

When others groan and complain that nothing changes, I find solace in the "same old, same old." To me, that means things are blessedly normal.

What a delight it is after nearly forty-six years to still hear "good night, honey" when turning out the light at night; what sense of well-being it gives upon checking my online banking statement to discover that once again my social-security check has been deposited; heartfelt blessings abound when hearing once again that the annual pap smear and mammograms show normal conditions; what elation occurs when learning that medications for loved ones continue to work; and, oh, the thankfulness that occurs when finding our house is still firmly standing at the end of a storm.

The most comfort, of course, comes from believing the "same-old, same-old"message from God -- he is always with me and will continue to be until the end of time.

Alleluia!
Thank you God for the consistency in my life
and assurance that you will always be with me.
Amen

Contributed by Nancy E.
Sunday August 13, 2006
Liturgical Year B Week 38